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From this study, it is concluded that laparoscopic discectomy with interbody fusion is not only feasible, but appears to give good results with follow up extending out beyond two years. Issues regarding the use of carbon fiber cages vs. bone and indications of the procedure are independent of the laparoscopic approach and are addressed extensively in the orthopedic literature. It can be concluded that when there is surgical indication for L5-S1 discectomy, that a laparoscopic approach with interbody fusion may become the procedure of choice.

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