Back Pain - Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery As Known As Keyhole Surgery

Minimally invasive surgery is a developing new field, which is being performed by a limited number of spine surgeons for a very limited number of procedures.

Minimally invasive surgery, also known as “keyhole” surgery, uses a thin, telescope-like instrument known as an endoscope, which is inserted through small incisions. The endoscope is connected to a tiny video camera - smaller than a dime - which projects an “inside” view of the patient’s body on to television screens in the operating room.

Small surgical instruments may then be passed through one or more additional half-inch incisions. Following the procedure, the small incisions are closed with sutures and covered with surgical tape. After a few months, they are barely visible.

Three main types of minimally invasive spine surgery currently are being performed at The Cleveland Clinic:
(1) Spinal fusion, which often is performed on degenerative disks
(2) Deformity corrections, such as for scoliosis
(3) Repair of herniated disks

Benefits of Minimally Invasive Back Surgery include:

• A few tiny scars instead of one large scar
• Shorter hospital stay - a few days instead of a week
• Reduced postoperative pain
• Shorter recovery time - a few months instead of a year - and quicker return to daily activities, including work

Due to latest technology and low cost of treatment the success rate of Minimally Invasive spine Surgery ( MISS ) it would be around 75% to 80%. There are dedicated specialized Spinal ( JCI Accreditaed ) Hospitals in India, like Indraprastha Apollo Hospital - New Delhi, Apollo Hospitals - Chennai, Manipal Hospital, wockhardt Hospital - Mumbai, MOIT Hospital - Chennai etc.


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