@llanfi My neurosurgeon did not specially discuss Endoscopic lumbar surgery as a consideration. What was discussed was the very limited options determined by factors such as the significant number, seriousness and large lumbar area to be addressed. In a cursory look up of this procedure I found many sources to be medical practices looking for new patients, thus a positive bias, and indeed there should be because of the many benefits. But, many precautions kept popping up some inherent and some specific to this procedure. The provider can only see a very limited area, the provider is working in an extremely tight area increasing the probability of ancillary damage. Only a limited amount of physical alteration can be reasonably expected. If Endoscopic lumbar surgery checks all the boxes, it sounds preferrable to what I went through, although each can have specific draw backs along with the specific benefits. I think it is normal for most to second guess (at least just wonder) decisions such as this-but for the most part I am satisfied-hope you will be too.