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ENDOSCOPIC DISC SURGERY

ENDOSCOPIC DISC SURGERY

    Endoscopic disc surgery, in recent years has become a minimally invasive surgical technique performed using camera-assisted systems. It is also known as minimally invasive surgery.

There are different systems using the camera. However, the most advanced system today is the Full-Endoscopic system. 

Compared to microscopic disk surgery, there is less tissue damage, resulting in reduced pain and recovery time in the postoperative period.

An 8 mm cannula and approximately 6 mm endoscopic systems are used, along with specially developed instruments for these procedures.

Which patients can the Full Endoscopic Method be applied to?

  • It can be applied to all types of lumbar disc herniations.
  • The fully endoscopic method is performed using two approaches known as Transforaminal and Interlaminar.
  • The most appropriate approach is selected based on the location of the herniation and the anatomy of the spine.

Advantages of full endoscopic disc surgery:

  •  A skin incision of less than 1 cm is made
  • Normal tissues are less damaged during surgery compared to other methods.
  • There is less adhesion around the nerves after surgery.
  • Since muscle pain due to surgery is not felt after surgery, there is less need to use painkillers.
  • There is a faster recovery after surgery and the possibility to return to normal life in a shorter time compared to other methods.

Which type of anesthesia is used?

⦁  General anesthesia is used. 

⦁  The operation usually takes around 30 minutes. The short operation time minimizes the risks of general anesthesia.

How long is the hospitalization period?

Typically,  hospital stay lasts for 1 day.

Is there a chance of hernia recurrence after full endoscopic disc surgery?

⦁  According to our  studies and data from around the world, the recurrence rate is approximately 10%.

⦁  This ratio is the same for the other methods.

⦁  However, in patients who undergo surgery using the fully endoscopic method, if a recurrence of the herniation occurs, the second surgery is easier due to fewer adhesions compared to other techniques.

Can it be applied to patients who have been operated on with other methods before?

⦁  It can also be safely applied in patients who have previously undergone microsurgery or classical open surgery.

⦁  However, such operations should be performed by surgeons experienced in Full Endoscopic Surgery.

Can it also be applied in case of spinal stenosis?

⦁  With the use of specialized instruments, the Full-Endoscopic method can be employed to alleviate stenosis in the spinal canal.

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