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I am 56 yrs. Old male with 20 yrs. Back pain. Now mri and x-ray shows l4-l5 l5-s1 compression. Hence advised of operation by doctors. Which one is safe 1. Lapprocopy 2.endoscopy 3.screws fitting open surgery or any other one. I am dm-2 & htn.
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Would depend on the surgeons expertise. The aim would be remove the protruding disc to relieve compression.
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