Anterior Endoscopic Cervical Discectomy

Anterior endoscopic cervical discectomy (AECD) is a unique minimally invasive surgical option for soft cervical disc herniation. With the development of working channel endoscopy and spinal laser, direct fragmentectomy can be safely performed under local anesthesia. For safe and effective surgery, it is important to understand each surgical step and follow it. In this chapter, we will describe tips and pearls for anterior cervical endoscopic discectomy.