Endoscopic spinal surgery: Pain relief, quick recovery

(Dan Tri) - Endoscopic spine surgery is gradually replacing traditional open surgery thanks to its minimal invasiveness, small incisions that help reduce pain and blood loss. Patients can move normally after 24 hours.

Mr. MVLiem sent a question to the Neurosurgery - Spine section, asking for a doctor's advice as follows: "I have heard about the endoscopic spine surgery method, please advise me further. My father is 70 years old, has had a herniated disc for many years, I don't know if I should apply this method or not?"

Below is the answer of Master, Doctor Duong Duc Anh, Neurosurgeon - Spine, Nam Saigon International General Hospital.

The discs are located between the vertebrae, helping the spine to be flexible and absorb shock when moving. Over time, the discs can easily degenerate, the fibrous membrane can tear, causing the nucleus pulposus to leak out, compressing the nerve roots, causing pain, numbness or paralysis.

Endoscopic spine surgery is currently a modern treatment method, using an endoscope with a camera and microsurgical instruments to remove damaged discs. This technique is gradually replacing traditional open surgery thanks to its minimally invasive nature, small incisions under 1.5cm, helping to reduce pain and blood loss. Patients can move normally after 24 hours and be discharged in 1-2 days.

At Nam Saigon International General Hospital, endoscopic surgery has become a routine technique, helping hundreds of patients with severe disc herniation regain mobility.

MSc. Dr. Duong Duc Anh, Neurosurgeon - Spine, South Saigon International General Hospital (Photo: BVCC).

A typical case is Mr. V. (36 years old), who suffered from L5-S1 disc herniation, pain radiating to both legs, and could not walk. After endoscopic surgery to remove the herniated disc, he fully recovered in just one day.

Although safe and effective, patients still need to follow the doctor's instructions, avoid heavy lifting, practice appropriate physical therapy and monitor for unusual signs after surgery.

In particular, older people like your father should have a general health check-up and assessment before surgery to ensure safety and best results.

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