How do they do a percutaneous discectomy?

Minimally invasive: Way of removing a disc thru a small skin incision done as an outpatient without general anesthesia using imaging and special tools like doung a joint arthroscopy.

Through the skin: Percutaneous discectomy is a minimally invasive treatment option for certain types of bulging intervetebral discs that are causing nerve root compression and sciatica. As opposed to open discectomy, which requires general anesthesia and lengthier recovery, percutaneous discectomy can be performed under local anesthesia and light sedation on an outpatient basis with a quick recovery period.