Endoscopic Spine Surgery

Experience Advanced, Safer Endoscopic Spine Surgery

An Option for Outpatient Lumbar Discectomies

We’re excited to offer Endoscopic Spine Surgery – an advanced, ultra-minimally invasive option providing effective relief for specific spine conditions. This cutting-edge technique is designed for less pain, significantly faster recovery, and minimal scarring compared to traditional methods.

What is Endoscopic Spine Surgery?

It’s a cutting-edge technique that uses a small camera (endoscope) and specialized instruments to treat spinal problems such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or sciatica. Unlike traditional open surgery, this approach requires only a small incision and typically leads to reduced hospital stays, quicker return to normal activities, and minimal scarring. Often, these procedures can be performed in an outpatient setting, potentially allowing you to go home the same day.

This approach allows your surgeon an incredibly clear, magnified view inside the spine to precisely target and treat problems such as:

• Herniated discs
• Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal)
• Sciatica (nerve pain radiating down the leg)

Unlike traditional open surgery, this technique minimizes disruption to the surrounding muscles and tissues.

Key Advantages for Our Patients:

• Truly Minimally Invasive: Requires only a very small incision, leading to minimal scarring.
• Less Post-Operative Pain: By preserving muscles and soft tissues, patients generally experience less discomfort after the procedure.
• Faster Recovery: Allows for a quicker return to normal daily activities compared to traditional spine surgery.
• Outpatient Convenience: Many endoscopic spine procedures can be performed on an outpatient basis, allowing you to potentially return home the same day.
• Reduced Tissue Trauma: Less disruption can mean reduced blood loss and a potentially lower risk of complications.

This innovative procedure is ideal for patients seeking effective relief from spinal pain with less disruption to their lives.

“Single portal endoscopy is a game changing platform for spine surgery. With microtools and precise, direct visualization, using a camera the size of a pencil eraser, dramatic improvements can be achieved with the least possible invasiveness. I’m excited to embrace this innovative technology as a powerful tool for helping patients get back to the life they enjoy.”

Matthew W. Wilkening, MD

Resources

• Patient Guide PDF

Interlaminar Approach to Disc Herniation Treatment

Learn about the endoscopic Interlaminar Approach for treating lumbar disc herniations. This video illustrates how surgeons utilize minimally invasive endoscopic techniques, accessing the herniated disc through a specific pathway between the vertebral bones (laminae) to precisely remove the problematic disc material and relieve nerve compression.