Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Decompression (Minimally Invasive/Endoscopic)

Surgical release/decompression can be considered when standardized conservative treatment, nerve blocks, or radiofrequency still cannot control symptoms, and imaging and signs indicate clear entrapment that continues to affect quality of life. The decision is based on the duration and intensity of symptoms, whether it is bilateral, previous operation responses, sugar metabolism and coagulation status, surgical tolerance, and recurrence risk assessment.