Endoscopic spine surgery

What is endoscopic surgery?

Endoscopic spine surgery is a minimally invasive surgical technique, which is characterized by being performed through a small incision in the skin, using an endoscope to visualize and treat the affected area.

The endoscope is a thin tube with a camera and light on the end that allows surgeons to see inside the body without needing to perform more invasive open surgery.

To perform endoscopic spine surgery, the following devices are needed:

• Endoscope:
  is a thin tube with a camera and light at the end that allows surgeons to see inside the body.
• Surgical instruments:
  specific surgical instruments are used to perform endoscopic spine surgery.
• Monitor:
  a monitor is used to display the images captured by the endoscope.

In which cases can the endoscopic route be used in spine surgery?

Endoscopic spine surgery can be used in different cases as a less invasive alternative to open surgery, mainly in cases of:

• Disc herniation
• Lumbar canal stenosis
• lumbar spondylolisthesis
• lumbar disc disease

What advantages does endoscopic spine surgery have?

Endoscopic spine surgery offers several advantages compared to traditional techniques, making it an increasingly common option to treat different pathologies of the spine:

• Minimally invasive: Endoscopic spine surgery is performed through a small incision in the skin, reducing damage to surrounding tissues and speeding the patient’s recovery.
• Less pain: Because the incision is smaller, postoperative pain is less compared to traditional techniques.
• Reduced hospitalization time: Endoscopic spine surgery can reduce a patient’s hospitalization time, which can reduce costs and improve patient comfort. The patient is usually discharged home 24 hours after the intervention.

• Lower risk of complications: Endoscopic spine surgery can reduce the risk of complications during surgery by allowing for greater precision and safety.
• Faster recovery: Because endoscopic spine surgery is less invasive, the patient’s recovery is faster and they can return to their normal daily activities in less time.
• The surgeon’s learning curve to be able to perform this type of procedure safely for the patient may vary depending on the surgeon’s previous experience and the complexity of the case. In general, specific training and adequate and sufficient practice and experience are required to be able to use the endoscope effectively and safely in spinal surgery.

Consult with our team of BSI endoscopic surgery specialists the best alternative for your case and condition.