Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation Automated percutaneous lumbar discectomy. Lansdale: HAYES, Inc.. Directory Publication. 2013 Authors' conclusions Automated percutaneous lumbar discectomy (APLD) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that is used as an alternative to chemonucleolysis or open surgical methods for the treatment of herniated lumbar intervertebral discs. The goal of APLD is to remove herniated disc material that may be pressing on nerve roots and thereby causing pain and other symptoms. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Diskectomy, Percutaneouss; Lumbar Vertebrae Language Published English Country of organisation United States English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence HAYES, Inc., 157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218 Email: hayesinfo@hayesinc.com AccessionNumber 32014000355 Date abstract record published 17/02/2014 |