For lumbar disc herniation, depending on the direction of the herniation (usually posterior-laterally), a Neurosurgeon can do what is called microdiscectomy (removing the herniated disc with help of microscope)...incision is smaller, not much retraction on paraspinal muscles...outcom should be faster...i suggest go and find a neurosurgeon in KL...SJMC, damansara specialist and Sunway medical centre hv a few good neurosurgeon....