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Endoscopic Discectomy Surgery

ENDOSCOPIC DISCECTOMY

Endoscopic Discectomy, a common type of endoscopic spinal surgery, is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to remove herniated disc material that is causing pain in the lower back and legs (lumbar), mid-back (thoracic), or neck and arms (cervical).

Endoscopic spine surgery is an advanced, state-of-the-art form of minimally invasive spine surgery designed to provide the patient with a quicker recovery time and less recurring pain than traditional spine surgery methods. 

Endoscopic spine surgery should not be confused with traditional procedures—such as minimally invasive, micro-invasive, and/or laser spine surgeries.

herniated disc

BENEFITS

Our Endoscopic Discectomy has the following advantages:

  • Minimally Invasive
  • Fast  recovery
  • High Success rate
  • Preservation of spinal mobility
  • Local Anesthesia
  • Minimal blood loss
  • Same day surgery – One hour Procedure
  • Small incision and minimal scar tissue formation

PROCEDURE

  • First, the patient is prepped for surgery including the administration of a local anesthetic, and intravenous sedation is administered to block pain. 
  • A 1-inch or smaller skin incision is made and a tubular trocar (about the width of a pencil) is inserted.
  • Depending on the patient’s specific diagnosis, the endoscopic technique may access the spine using one of two approaches: either an interlaminar or transforaminal approach.
  • Under local anesthesia, a small metal tube is inserted into the spine for direct visualization. A tiny camera is inserted through the trocar to the targeted area of the spine. This tube serves as a passage for the surgical tools so that the patient’s muscles do not have to be torn or cut. The endoscopic camera assists and guides the surgeon during the surgical procedure. Under the guidance of the x-ray fluoroscopy and endoscopic camera direct visualization, a piece of the herniated disc is pulled out with a grasper. 
  • A small disc bulge or annular tear can be treated with a Radio Frequency, which vaporizes disc material, kills pain nerves inside the disc, and hardens the disc to prevent further leakage of disc material to the surrounding nerves.
  • When the operation has concluded, the endoscopic camera and trocar are gently removed and the small incision is closed with a suture and small dressing applied.