Innovative Surgical Solutions Available

Minimally invasive surgery offers an alternative to traditional open procedures. Unlike open surgery, which involves a large incision of around six inches that extends through the muscles, minimally invasive techniques utilize small incisions, resulting in significantly less tissue damage. As a result, patients undergoing minimally invasive surgery typically experience shorter hospital stays, often going home the same day or the following day, compared to the longer recovery periods associated with open surgery.

Benefits

• Low risk of infection
• Minimal blood loss
• Reduced risk of nerve damage
• Less pain after surgery
• Reduced need for opioid medications
• Easier rehabilitation
• Faster recovery
• Tiny scars

The expert team at the Center for Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery utilizes minimally invasive surgery to address a range of back and neck conditions, including:

• Herniated discs
• Degenerative disc disease
• Spinal stenosis
• Vertebral compression fractures
• Scoliosis
• Myelopathy (spinal cord compression)
• Spinal tumors
• Radiculopathy
• Sciatica
• Brain tumors
• Aneurysms

While many patients with these conditions may not require surgery, individuals experiencing severe symptoms that do not respond to other treatments can trust in the highly skilled surgical team at the Center for Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery to provide tailored and effective minimally invasive surgical solutions.

When opting for minimally invasive surgery, your surgeon's approach is tailored to your specific condition, its location, and your overall health. Techniques may include endoscopic surgery, where a thin tube equipped with a camera and light (endoscope) is inserted through a small incision, providing your surgeon with a clear view of the surgical area on a monitor. This method is commonly utilized for procedures such as discectomy to remove damaged discs in the spine. Another option is the use of retractors, which are expandable tubes that gently push aside skin and muscles without causing excessive damage. This allows your surgeon to maintain visibility of the surgical site throughout the procedure.

Advanced Approach

Additionally, robotic-assisted surgery, employing Mazor™ robotic technology, is utilized by the Center for Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery. This advanced approach allows for high-precision surgery, with the robotic arm working under the direct control of your surgeon. Functioning as an extension of the surgeon's hands, the robotic system enhances movement and accuracy during the procedure.