Endoscopic discectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to remove herniated disc material in the lower back causing leg pain. It is done through small incisions using an endoscope, preserving tissues and nerves. This allows for less damage, shorter recovery times, and lower risks of complications compared to open back surgery. Endoscopic discectomy can treat conditions like herniated discs, disc bulges, and radiculopathy.

1. ENDOSCOPIC
LUMBAR
DISCECTOMY
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2. Endoscopic discectomy, a common type of
endoscopic spinal surgery, is a minimally
invasive surgical procedure used to
remove herniated disc material that is
causing pain in the lower back and legs
(lumbar),
As there is almost no tissue destruction,
risk of scarring is very low.
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DISCECTOMY
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3. Discectomy is to
remove the extruded
disk tissue and to
decompress or to
completely set free
the pinched nerve.
It is hence a tissue-preserving alternative to the
conventional “open” surgery.
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4. The healing process is accelerated and
recovery times are much shorter.
The nerves that run through the
spinal canal remain completely
untouched and injuries,
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Adhesions and other complications are
hence avoided
Gentle and safe
The intervertebral ligaments that
stabilize the spinal column stay intact.
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5. ADVANTAGES
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5. In most cases patients are pain free
immediately after surgery!
Very high success rate1.
2. Very low infection rate
3. No general anesthesia is required!
4. Back muscles are not cut or torn.
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6. Almost no tissue damage, the intervention is much less
cumbersome and the risk of complications is very low
7. No instability, as the structures that stabilize the spine –
the ligaments and joints – remain unhurt.
8. Two hours after the intervention you will be able to walk
without pain.
9. Short hospital stay and Short recovery times
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7. What conditions Can ELD Surgery Treat?
DISC BULGE
HERNIATED DISC
DISC TEAR
RADICULITIS
RADICULOPATHY
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8. CONTACT US
DR. SAISUDARSAN
STAR HOSPITALS
(A UNIT OF UNIMED HEALTH CARE PVT LTD)
8-2-596/5, ROAD. NO. 10,
BANJARA HILLS, HYDERABAD – 500 034,
TELANGANA INDIA
PH: +91-7702199330
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