A 28-year-old woman underwent endoscopic discectomy, a minimally invasive spine procedure, at Vivacity Multispecialty Hospital. Senior orthopedic and spine surgeon Dr. Chinmoy Nath provided capable supervision and direction for the operation.

Compared to open spine surgery and microdiscectomy, endoscopic discectomy is thought to be a safer and more efficient method of repairing or removing a herniated disc. By avoiding open spine surgery and facilitating a quicker recovery, the expensive operation would benefit patients with persistent renal issues and other severe conditions. The fact that the treatment was carried out at a hospital in Madhyamgram, which is located in the North 24 Paraganas district of West Bengal, on the outskirts of the city, adds to its significance.

In addition to experiencing discomfort, numbness, minor weakness, and a tingling sensation in her right leg, the 28-year-old patient had been dealing with low back pain for the past year. Since the patient wanted a treatment that would allow her to return to work as soon as possible, Dr. Nath suggested endoscopic discectomy when conservative measures like medication, physical therapy, and exercise failed to produce any results.

“An extremely specialized and successful treatment for slipped discs is endoscopic discectomy. Because it involves relatively little bone and tissue removal and has less post-operative discomfort than open spine surgery, it is minimally invasive and allows patients to return to normalcy more quickly. It also shortens hospital stays, which significantly lowers costs. With its cutting-edge, contemporary operating room, Vivacity Multispecialty Hospital is well-equipped to perform such upscale procedures. Compared to open spine surgery, the requirement for medications is significantly reduced because post-operative pain is less severe and recovery is quicker” said Dr. Nath.

Before the advent of microdiscectomy, open surgery was used to treat this problem. A more recent and sophisticated surgery that is also less invasive is endoscopic discectomy. To perform the treatment, a contemporary, well-equipped facility and specialized knowledge from the practitioner are required.

Priyanka Dutta