Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery
What is biportal endoscopic spine surgery?
Biportal endoscopic spine surgery makes two openings of about 8mm in the back, inserting a high-magnification specialized endoscope through one and surgical instruments through the other to widen the passage through which the nerve runs.
Pain from a herniated disc compressing a nerve
Disc removed by biportal endoscopic spine surgery
5 Q&As on biportal endoscopic spine surgery
Benefits of biportal endoscopic spine surgery
- Fast surgery, about 15~20 minutes
- It is minimally invasive, with two incisions of about 8mm, so the wounds are small and daily life resumes quickly.
- Bloodless surgery means no bleeding and a lower risk of infection.
- Local anesthesia is also possible, so elderly patients and those with chronic or multiple conditions can undergo surgery safely.
Candidates for biportal endoscopic spine surgery
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- Patients with lumbar disc herniation
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- Patients with spinal stenosis
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- Patients unfit for surgery due to age or chronic illness
Post-treatment precautions
- Treatment results and duration may vary depending on individual symptoms.
- Very rarely, bleeding, infection or blood clots may occur with surgery or procedures.
- Temporary side effects may occur after treatment and vary with each individual's condition.
