Many potential patients for surgery are a concern to know about Endoscopic Spine Surgery cost In India? The estimated cost of Endoscopic Spine Surgery In India usually starts $5000 however, it may go up to as much as $12000. it depends on the hospital charges and the fee charged by the surgeon. This price usually does not cover the post-operational physiotherapy program. Additional costs also involve the diagnostics before the surgery and pre-operational consultations.
Endoscopic spine surgery has become a practical, minimally invasive technique for decompression in patients with spinal disc herniation or stenosis. This review aimed to summarize the current techniques of endoscopic decompression technique in spine surgery and to discuss the benefits, limitations, and future perspectives of this minimally invasive technique.
Endoscopic spine decompression surgery can be categorized according to the endoscopic property: percutaneous endoscopic (full-endoscopic), microendoscopic, and biportal endoscopic.
It can also be classified based on the approach: transforaminal, interlaminar, anterior, posterior, and caudal approaches. Theoretically, each technique can be applied in the lumbar, cervical, and thoracic spine.
Endoscopic spine surgery is a minimally invasive spine surgery that uses specialised video cameras and instruments to remove the herniated disc through very small incisions. The approach is made through the back, chest or abdomen, to gain access to the spine to perform the surgery.
Endoscopic spine surgery is an advanced, state-of-the-art form of minimally invasive spine surgery designed to provide the patient a quicker recovery time and less recurring pain than traditional spine surgery methods. Endoscopic spine surgery also can help preserve normal range of spine mobility post-operatively. In some cases, the Endoscopic spine surgery can be performed using regional anesthesia instead of general anesthesia, decreasing overall medical risks in patients who are older and/or have co-existing medical disorders that may increase surgical risk.
When a patient has persistent pain in back or leg and suffering from tenderness, numbness, and tingling while sitting, bending or walking and there is no relief by continuous medical and physical treatment then he/she is a candidate of endoscopic spine surgery.
The symptoms are taken into observation for 4 to 6 weeks including rest and then the surgeon suggests for the surgery. A patient who is suffering from sciatica, claudication, and myelopathy can go for keyhole endoscopic spine surgery for better recovery. The medical problems such as diabetes and heart disease should be tested in a candidate before the surgery to avoid complications.
During standard open spine surgery, the surgeon creates a large incision (usually about six inches long) in the back and dissects the spinal muscles to pull them away from the bone in a process called retraction. Once they visualize the bones of the spine, they will begin the necessary spinal procedure. Certain open spine surgeries require the surgeon to go in from the front through a large abdominal incision.
In Endoscopic Spine Surgery, surgeons use specialized instruments to perform spinal procedures through small incisions. Because the incisions made during Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery are much smaller than in open procedures, there is less chance of muscle and soft tissue injury. The benefits of minimally invasive spine surgery include:
Advantages of our industry leading minimally invasive endoscopic and fusion alternative surgeries include the following:
Like any type of surgery, there are certain risks associated with endoscopic spine surgery, such as:
Endoscopic Spine Surgery is a type of state-of-the-art surgery that uses small tubular system or micro incisions, assisted with an endoscope for visualization. This type of Minimally-Invasive Spine…
This evaluation includes an in-depth review of the patient’s medical history, findings from x-rays, CT scans, MRI studies, and/or other diagnostic tests. The patient’s general health is reviewed during a physical and neurological examination.
The preoperative evaluation identifies physical conditions (existing and unknown) that could cause surgical complications (eg, cardiac or breathing difficulties). In some cases, the patient may be referred to a medical specialist for consultation prior to surgery.
You your surgeon or his/her team will discuss your pre-admission process, and to ensure you are fit to go ahead with the procedure.
Please inform the team if you are:
You must also inform us prior to attending if you are taking any of the following medications:
Fact:- Ensure that you do not have anything to eat after midnight the night before your surgery.
Endoscopic spine surgery can shorten hospital stays. The exact length of time needed in the hospital will vary with from patient to patient and with the individual procedure but, in general, endoscopic spine surgery patients go home on the same day or in 1 to 2 days. Most patients having traditional surgery stay in the hospital for 3 to 5 days.
Because minimally invasive techniques do not disrupt muscles and soft tissues, it is believed that postoperative pain is less than pain after traditional open procedures. Although you should still expect to feel some discomfort, advancements in pain control now make it easier for your surgeon to manage and relieve your pain.
To help you regain strength and speed your recovery, your doctor may recommend physical therapy. This will depend on the procedure and your general physical condition. Specific exercises will help you become strong enough to return to work and daily activities.
The outcome of these surgeries is usually excellent with total pain relief immediately after surgery. The success rates are approximately 95%.
Most patients report immediate improvement and return to their work and daily life without any problems.
Endoscopic spine surgery can take anywhere from twenty minutes to an hour.
The Spinal endoscopy Surgery involves inserting a needle through skin and deeper tissues of the tailbone. Some pain is involved. The skin and deeper tissues are numbed partially with a local anesthetic before inserting the endoscope. During the dissection, many patients feel pressure and some tingling or shooting pain when work is done around the nerve roots. Most patients also receive some intravenous sedation, which can make the procedure easier to tolerate.
It is usually not necessary in this operation. Occasionally it may be necessary depending on the circumstances and the patient for slightly better lumbar support during the immediate postoperative phase.
The patient can safely drive only when the postoperative pain has fully subsided, which is usually 3 to 10 days after surgery. The patient is not allowed to drive under the influence of opioid analgesics. However, it is not advisable to make long trips for up to 2 months.
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