Dr. de Zavalía, what does endoscopic surgery consist of?
The endoscopic spine surgery represents an advanced minimally invasive therapeutic approach. Using a surgical approach that involves a skin incision just 8 millimetersthe spinal canal is accessed through a chamber through which specific instruments can be introduced and procedures performed, avoiding damage to the healthy structures of the spine.
What are the benefits compared to conventional surgery?
– The possibility of viewing structures with a magnification from a high definition camera, which allows us to have greater clarity of the structures on which we work.
– The use of a cannula gives us the ability to maneuver it to access areas that cannot be accessed in conventional surgeries without injuring healthy structures.
– The continuous washing and the minimal invasion of the tissues that is carried out allow the infection rates of the surgical wound to be reduced to a minimum.
– The rapid recovery allows for return to work in faster times than conventional surgeries, also avoiding the prolonged consumption of painkillers.
In turn, the greatest benefits that we find in these techniques are those of avoiding large incisions that involve iatrogenic destabilization of the spine. No They are simply cosmetic benefits..
What pathologies can be treated with this technique?
Among the most frequent injuries are herniated discs and narrow ducts in the lumbar, thoracic and cervical areas.
The specific indications and the possibility of applying the endoscopic technique will depend on each particular case.
Contact information:
CEMIC:
5299-0000 (Shift Central)
Vertebral Medical Group:
https://turnos.meducar.com/grupovertebral
Tel: 11-6460-4237
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