Procedure comparison
Lumbar Spinal Fusion vs Microdiscectomy
For a herniated lumbar disc: microdiscectomy removes the herniated fragment; fusion stabilises the segment with hardware.
| Factor | Lumbar Spinal Fusion | Microdiscectomy |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated cost | On request | On request |
| Hospital stay | 5 days | 2 days |
| Recovery time | 180 days | 30 days |
| Reported success rate | 88% | 92% |
| Approach | — | Minimally invasive |
| Anaesthesia | — | — |
| Hospitals offering it | 0 | 0 |
Cost is a hospital-reported range across destinations; your quote depends on hospital, surgeon and case complexity. Success rates vary by how each program defines and measures them — always ask.
Which is right for you?
Choose Lumbar Spinal Fusion
There is segmental instability, spondylolisthesis, or recurrent herniation needing stabilisation.
Lumbar Spinal Fusion in detailChoose Microdiscectomy
Isolated disc herniation with leg pain and a stable spine — microdiscectomy is far less invasive.
Microdiscectomy in detailNot sure which fits your case?
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A procedure comparison is the start. These hubs cover pricing by destination, the ranked hospitals, and the specialists who do both.
- Procedure Lumbar Spinal Fusion overview Cost, recovery, hospitals and outcomes for lumbar spinal fusion.
- Procedure Microdiscectomy overview Cost, recovery, hospitals and outcomes for microdiscectomy.
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