Spine Surgery

In conventional spine surgery, a large incision is made to access the affected area and is dissected through surrounding muscles and tissues to reach it. The procedure has been used for many years and is suitable for complex spinal conditions. It usually involves extensive tissue disruption, a longer hospital stay, and longer incisions, but it usually yields favourable results.

MISS, in contrast, employs innovative tools and techniques to perform spinal procedures with smaller incisions and minimal disruption to surrounding tissues. Its primary objectives are to reduce muscle and tissue damage, minimise postoperative discomfort, expedite recovery, and facilitate a faster return to normal daily activities. This approach involves creating small keyhole incisions and utilising specialized equipment like endoscopes and microscopes to reach and treat the affected area. MISS can effectively address different spinal issues such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and spinal instability.

With minimally invasive spine surgery, blood loss is reduced, infection risk is reduced, pain is reduced, scarring is reduced, and hospital stays are shorter. Often, patients recover faster and can resume their daily activities sooner after surgery. However, MISS may not be suitable for all spinal conditions or patients, and traditional open surgery may still be necessary in complex cases.

It is important to consider factors like the severity of the spinal condition, the patient's overall health, and the surgeon's expertise when choosing between traditional and minimally invasive spine surgery. To determine the most appropriate surgical approach, a surgeon evaluates an individual's condition comprehensively.