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Minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery procedure in Mukundapur

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery & Ultra-Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Spine Surgery

Minimally Invasive & Endoscopic Spine Surgery in Mukundapur

Manipal Hospitals Mukundapur offers advanced, patient-centred care through Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) and Ultra-Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Spine Surgery (UMIESS) to diagnose and treat a wide range of spinal conditions. These modern techniques use tiny skin incisions, specialised instruments, and high-definition visualisation systems to achieve excellent surgical outcomes while minimising pain, blood loss, scarring, and recovery time. Compared to traditional open spine surgery, these approaches allow faster mobilisation, shorter hospital stay, and an earlier return to daily activities.

MISS and UMIESS are technically demanding procedures that require significant expertise and specialised training. When appropriately indicated, they allow effective treatment of conditions such as slipped discs, spinal stenosis, degenerative spine disease, and selected spinal instabilities, while preserving normal muscles and soft tissues.

How does Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery work?

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery is performed through very small skin incisions, usually less than one centimetre, using tubular retractors, microscopes, or endoscopes. Instead of cutting muscles, the surgeon gently separates muscle fibres to reach the spine. A magnified, real-time image of the operative area is displayed on a monitor, allowing precise decompression of nerves, disc removal, or stabilisation using specialised instruments passed through narrow working channels. By preserving normal anatomy, MISS reduces tissue trauma, post-operative pain, and recovery time.

What is Ultra-Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Spine Surgery?

Endoscopic Spine Surgery represents the most advanced evolution of minimally invasive spine care and is also referred to as Ultra-Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery. In this technique, surgery is performed through skin incisions as small as 5–8 millimetres using a high-definition spinal endoscope with an in-built camera and light source. The endoscope provides a clear, magnified view of the spinal nerves and pathology directly on a screen, enabling extremely precise surgery.

Unlike conventional or even standard minimally invasive procedures, endoscopic spine surgery causes minimal to near-zero muscle injury, as it works through natural tissue planes without muscle cutting or retraction. Many procedures can be safely performed under regional or local anaesthesia with sedation, making this approach particularly suitable for elderly patients or those with medical comorbidities. Patients typically experience very little post-operative pain, minimal blood loss, and rapid recovery, often walking within hours of surgery and returning home the same day.

Conditions treated with Endoscopic Spine Surgery

  • Slipped or herniated discs (cervical, thoracic, and lumbar)

  • Spinal canal or foraminal stenosis

  • Sciatica and nerve compression syndromes

  • Selected cases of recurrent disc prolapse

  • Certain spinal cysts or infections in carefully selected patients

Benefits of Minimally & Ultra-Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeries

  • Minimal soft-tissue trauma: Muscles are gently separated rather than cut, allowing faster natural healing.

  • Very small, cosmetic incisions: Typically under 1 cm for MISS and 5–8 mm for endoscopic surgery, resulting in minimal scarring.

  • Lesser pain and minimal blood loss: Reduced surgical disruption leads to lower pain levels and minimal bleeding, often eliminating the need for blood transfusions.

  • Faster recovery: Many procedures are performed as day-care or overnight surgeries with early discharge.

  • Lower risk of complications: Smaller incisions reduce the risk of infection, wound problems, and blood clots.

  • Enhanced surgical precision: High-definition magnified visualisation improves accuracy and safety.

  • Early mobility: Patients are encouraged to walk within hours, avoiding prolonged bed rest and enabling quicker return to normal life.

Learn about minimally invasive and ultra-minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery, benefits, procedures, recovery time, and who is eligible for treatment.

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