Vinmec Phu Quoc treats spinal stenosis for elderly patients using modern endoscopic techniques

(Dan Tri) - Ms. NTC, 85 years old, successfully underwent nerve root decompression surgery to treat spinal stenosis at Vinmec Phu Quoc General Hospital. After one day, she was able to sit up and walk, exceeding expectations for an elderly person with spinal disease and complex health conditions.

Safe surgical technique , less pain, shortened recovery time

Ms. NTC, living in Phu Quoc, was hospitalized with severe back pain that lasted for more than a month, seriously affecting her mobility. The patient had a history of hypertension, type II diabetes, and symptoms of ischemic heart failure - factors that increase the risk of surgical intervention.

The results of the examination and imaging diagnosis determined that the patient had a narrowed spinal canal in the lumbar region, causing compression of the nerve roots - the cause of pain and limited mobility. After a thorough multidisciplinary consultation, the team of doctors decided to perform endoscopic surgery to decompress the nerve roots in the lower lumbar region - the position corresponding to vertebrae number 3 and number 4 (L3-L4).

Vinmec Phu Quoc marks a major step forward in endoscopic spinal surgery right on the island.

This is a minimally invasive endoscopic technique, limits blood loss, effectively reduces post-operative pain, and is suitable for the elderly with many underlying diseases such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

The surgery was successful with a shortened intervention time, and the patient recovered quickly. After 1 day, Ms. C was able to sit up, walk and eat normally, without any post-operative complications. This was an unexpected result for an elderly patient with many underlying diseases.

Improve the quality of treatment right on the island

Endoscopic surgery to treat spinal stenosis is one of the modern techniques in minimally invasive spinal intervention, often applied at central hospitals. However, at Vinmec Phu Quoc, the technique has been routinely deployed, helping patients including both locals and tourists to access high-quality medical services right in the locality, without having to waste time transferring to the mainland.

Laparoscopic surgery helps reduce hospital stay, less post-operative pain, quick recovery, suitable for patients with complex underlying medical conditions.

MSc. Dr. Hoang Nguyen Nhat Tan, a neurosurgeon at Vinmec Phu Quoc, shared: “For the elderly, we carefully consider each surgical intervention. Compared to open surgery with many potential risks, minimally invasive endoscopic surgery helps increase safety and shorten recovery time. This successful surgery confirms that advanced techniques can be effectively implemented at island hospitals like Vinmec Phu Quoc.”

The success of the surgery not only marks a step forward in the treatment of spinal diseases in the elderly, but also affirms the professional capacity of the Vinmec Phu Quoc medical team - contributing to bringing high-quality medical services closer to the people and tourists on the pearl island.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/suc-khoe/vinmec-phu-quoc-dieu-tri-hep-ong-song-cho-benh-nhan-cao-tuoi-bang-ky-thuat-noi-soi-hien-dai-20250711103334490.htm