Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
At Oklahoma Spine & Neurosurgery, we appreciate the importance of your time. That’s why minimally invasive spine surgery is used whenever possible. This approach ensures a small incision and a minimal amount of downtime. Additionally, this approach can decrease the amount of back pain associated with surgery. Regardless of the procedure they undergo, however, most patients who have surgery with us go home the same day as their procedure or only need to spend one night in the hospital.
What it is
Minimally invasive surgery has been around for a while, although its’ name and form have changed over time. As far back as 1997, Dr. Zielinski has used this surgery technique to treat patients. Back then, it was called endoscopic surgery. Now, minimally invasive spine surgery is used to describe a list of procedures that involve a minimal amount of “cutting” during surgery.</p></h4>
Minimally invasive surgery of the spine involves using a small incision and operating using a dilator tube. The tube is passed down through the small incision and allows the surgeon to remove or repair a herniated disc. Most of the tissues are not cut during the procedure. Instead, they are simply moved aside. Blood loss is minimal. Usually, this procedure takes less than an hour and the patient can go home on the same day of their surgery.
It should be noted that every patient’s medical condition is different and determining which treatment option is best for you must involve a joint decision-making process between you and your doctor. The above is a description of typical minimally invasive treatment and outcomes, but it cannot be generalized to any individual patient.
To determine whether or not you are a candidate for treatment, call Oklahoma Spine & Neurosurgery at (580)350-6898.
