Talk to Neuro Surgeon on Is Endoscopic Spine Surgery The Right Option For My L5-S1 Disc Herniation?

I have been suffering from lower back pain with pain radiating down my right leg for about one year. My MRI shows an L5-S1 right paracentral/foraminal disc protrusion with an annular tear, causing compression of the traversing and exiting nerve roots. It also shows a left L4-L5 disc protrusion. A spine surgeon advised that I may either have a lumbar epidural steroid injection or endoscopic spine surgery. I would like a second opinion because many people have told me that spine surgery is dangerous, and I am worried. My questions are: 1 Based on my MRI findings and symptoms, is endoscopic spine surgery an appropriate option for me? 2 Should I try an epidural steroid injection first, or is surgery more suitable? 3 What are the success rates and risks of endoscopic spine surgery for my condition? If I delay surgery, is there a risk of permanent nerve damage? Thank you for your guidance.