28 June 2025 : Clinical Research
Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Discectomy (UBE) Versus Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy (PELD) for Treating Lumbar Disc Herniation in Obese Patients: A Retrospective Study
Wei He ABCDEFG 1, Xiaolong Lin ABCDEF 1, Ze Cao ABCD 1, Jingcheng Song ABC 1, Xiaochun Hu BCD 1, Weiping Sha CD 1, Liming Wang DE 1, Liping Zhao ABCDG 1*DOI: 10.12659/MSM.948530
Med Sci Monit 2025; 31:e948530
Table 4 Comparison of complication between the 2 groups.
| UBE (n=14) | PELD (n=29) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dural tear | 2 | 0 | 0.19 |
| Nerve root injury | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| Asymptomatic hematoma | 1 | 0 | 0.71 |
| Infection | 0 | 2 | 0.82 |
| Re-herniation | 1 | 4 | 0.90 |