Abstract:Objective: To investigate the technical details, security and short-term clinical efficacy of endoscopic thoracic canal decompression and protruding disc extraction via the transforaminal approach under local anesthesia and Lateral decubitus position. Material and Methods: Clinical data of who were admitted to our hospital from July 2021 to June 2023 were retrospectively reviewed. Via transforaminal approach under local anesthesia and lateral decubitus position, enlarged 27 patients with thoracic disc herniation thoracic canal and endoscopic thoracic discectomy were applied for treatment. The changes of the pain symptoms and recovery of spinal cord function were observed 1 day preoperatively and 1 month, 6 months postoperatively. Pain were scored with VAS, and thoracic spine cord function was assessed with ODI. Results: All operations were completed successfully, and no intraoperative conversion of surgical methods occurred. No neurological complications, cerebrospinal fluid leaks and infection occurred perioperatively. The pain VAS scores and ODI scores were significantly improved at 1 month and 6 months postoperatively (P<0.05). Conclusions: Endoscopic thoracic canal decompression and protruding disc extraction via the transforaminal approach under local anesthesia and Lateral decubitus position is a safe and effective treatment.