text: what about the endoscopic lumbar discectomy?   i had this procedure performed in the l4-l5 region 11 years ago.  it was a miracle - after a year's suffering, even though i awoke in some pain, it was the wrong kind.  the misery was gone!  i enjoyed a reasonably rapid recovery and although at times still experience some temporary discomfort in the lower back - especially after standing or walking a long time - am very happy with the result.  i cannot speak to limitations on the use of this procedure for vrious back conditions, but i know that instead of major invasive surgery that might well have left me permanently in pain or partially disabled, this worked.