Should I consider surgical treatment for Achilles Tendonitis?

Here's the big question that has been on my mind for the past week: Should I consider minimally invasive surgery for effective pain relief if diagnosed with AT? I'm never one for surgery and would instead take the long road rather than risk further complications. However, despite the stretches and compresses, this tendonitis has become incredibly painful, and I'm ready to do anything to make it disappear. Is the surgery worth it? TIA