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Mr. Riek Wal Deng’s Robotic Spine Surgery | Dr. S. Vidyadhara | Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road

In this video, meet Mr. Riek Wal Deng, a 39-year-old patient from South Sudan, who shares his journey to recovery after years of living with chronic lower back and leg pain caused by Lumbar Disc Prolapse. Despite multiple consultations and treatments in his home country since 2016, his condition remained unresolved until he sought care at Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bengaluru. Under the expertise of Dr. S. Vidyadhara, Chairman & HOD – Spine Surgery and Consultant – Robotic Spine Surgery, Mr. Deng was diagnosed with lumbar dysprolapse L4–L5 with instability. He underwent a robotic-assisted posterior lumbar interbody fusion at the affected level. Remarkably, he was able to walk within four hours after the procedure and was discharged the following day. Expressing immense gratitude, Mr. Deng commended Dr. Vidyadhara and his team for their skill, care, and professionalism. He described his two-day hospital experience as seamless and compassionate, noting significant pain relief and restored mobility.