Spine Surgery
What are minimally invasive surgery and microsurgery ?
Minimally invasive surgery involves small incisions and the use of an endoscope and
specialized tools, allowing surgeons to operate on the spine with less disruption to
surrounding tissue. This approach leads to fewer complications, faster recovery, and
quicker return to regular activities for patients.
Microsurgery, on the other hand, involves intricate procedures using a microscope and
specialized instruments, allowing surgeons to work with extreme precision on tiny
structures in the spine or elsewhere in the body.
Which Spinal Issues Can Benefit from Minimally Invasive Surgery or Microsurgery?
Herniated Disc
PPatients suffer severe leg or arm pain due to a pinched nerve caused by ruptured disc
material. Microsurgery removes this material via small instruments and a microscope
under spinal anesthesia, with 95% reporting excellent pain relief.
Spinal Stenosis
Degeneration and arthritis narrow the spinal canal, leading to nerve damage causing
pain, numbness, and paralysis. Microsurgery removes bone or tissue to relieve nerve
pressure, improving the patient's condition.
Spinal Fusion
Vertebrae are fused to treat instability, deformities, or degeneration. Laparoscopes
and spinal cages are used through small abdomen incisions to eliminate painful
motion, reduce nerve irritation, and enhance function.
Spinal Deformity
Scoliosis, kyphosis, fractures, and tumors require major surgeries from front and back
approaches. Minimally invasive techniques now allow simultaneous work on both
sides, proving safer, less complicated, aiding faster recovery, and cost-effective.