Discectomy is a minimally invasive spine surgery (MIS) with only one small incision of 8 to 10 mm. Endoscopically to treat chronic back pain that radiates to the lower leg and hip, as well as numbness and weakness in the arms and legs caused by a herniated disc, spinal stenosis or degenerative disc. Endoscopic spine surgery features a very small incision, reduces blood loss as well as trauma to soft tissues, muscles and bone injuries, and requires only one night in the hospital while providing effective and visible results in treating chronic back pain significantly
Why Endoscopic Spine Surgery?
Therefore, spine surgery is characterized by a small incision, which leads to:
1- Pain (less) after the operation
2- Shorter hospital stay
3- Much less blood loss and bleeding
4- Less infection rate
5- Faster return to normal life
Endoscopic spine surgery involves making a small incision to insert a small specialized camera (endoscope) equipped with surgical forceps to cut and remove the herniated disc or any compressive organ pressing on the nerve roots. The endoscope tip is equipped with a high-resolution camera connected to a fiber optic light to guide a precise tool to the site. The endoscope is connected to a high-resolution monitor in real time outside, allowing the orthopedic surgeon to work safely and accurately while minimizing blood loss, soft tissue, muscle and bone injuries, and various complications
Aftercare for endoscopic spine surgery?
Patients are advised to wear back braces or supports (L-S brace) to limit activity and speed up tissue healing. For a week after surgery, you should refrain from lifting heavy objects, bending or twisting your body.
The orthopedic specialist will schedule an appointment with the patient to remove the stitches two weeks after surgery.
The pain will gradually improve within two weeks.
Patients can return to work and resume normal activities within one to four weeks.
Endoscopy is the recovery time for endoscopic spine surgery What is the recovery time for endoscopic spine surgery?
Usually, patients who undergo endoscopic spine surgery take about two weeks to recover and can return to work and exercise as usual, depending on each individual’s physical strength.
By Dr. Omar Hanatleh, Consultant Endoscopic Spine Surgery
