@happybug , Hi happy, I had posterior 8 months ago. What I have found is that each surgeon has a preference and usually does one or the other but not both. They'll tell you that this method or that method is better, but what they really mean is, "I'm comfortable doing this method so that's what i'm going to talk you in to." This is not necessarily a bad thing, you want your surgeon confident in their method. Anterior approach seems to have a quicker heal time, but it is a limited view surgery and therefor a bit more risky if complications arise during. These are my personal observances and opinions, I'm sure others may have differing.