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Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Faster Recovery: The greatest benefit of using the endoscope is that it enables surgeons to operate without making a large incision, resulting in reduced pain, better cosmetic results due to less scarring, shortened hospitalization, faster recovery and quicker return to work and normal activities. Since endoscopic surgery is minimally invasive the risks of infection, nerve injury, bleeding and scarring are lower. Appropriate Candidates: Spinal endoscopic surgery represents major advancements in the treatment of various spine problems. Candidates for endoscopic spinal surgery may include patients with spinal column tumors, infections, traumas, herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, scoliosis and kyphosis. Candidates are fully evaluated by an Institute surgeon who is knowledgeable and experienced in endoscopic techniques.
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One of the instruments used for less invasive spine procedures is an endoscope. An endoscope is a specialized optic instrument that transmits clear, magnified images of the operation field. It has a camera mounted on a long, thin lens with a cable and light source. The light source is fastened onto the lens and provides light to illuminate the field to be visualized. The cable attached to the camera connects to a television screen, which displays the surgical field. The endoscope allows the surgeon to have an illuminated and magnified view of the operation field without having to make a large incision. With the assistance of the endoscope, surgeons can make several small incisions to perform the same procedure they would otherwise perform with very large incisions with traditional, open surgery.
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