More and more patients in Ahmedabad and across Gujarat are now asking the same question when they meet us:
Can my spine problem be fixed with minimally invasive surgery instead of open surgery?
The answer, in most cases, is a confident yes.
What Exactly Is Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS)?
Unlike traditional open spine surgery that needs a 10–15 cm cut, muscle stripping, and weeks of bed rest, minimally invasive techniques use:
- Tiny incisions (8–18 mm only)
- Special tubular retractors
- High-definition endoscopes or operating microscopes
- Real-time image guidance
The result? We reach the exact problem area (disc, nerve, or bone) with almost no damage to surrounding muscles and ligaments.
5 Reasons Patients in Ahmedabad Are Choosing Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
1. Much Smaller Scar
Patients go home with a cut so small that it is often hidden under a regular Band-Aid.
2. Same-Day or Next-Day Discharge
Most endoscopic discectomies and microscopic decompressions are done as day-care or 24–48 hour stay procedures. Compare that to 5–10 days of hospitalization in traditional surgery.
3. Faster Return to Work and Normal Life
Office-goers are back at their desks in 1–2 weeks; even labourers and homemakers resume light activities in 3–4 weeks instead of 3–6 months.
4. Significantly Less Post-Operative Pain
Because healthy muscle is not cut, patients need far fewer painkillers after surgery.
5. Lower Risk of Infection and Complications
Smaller wounds + shorter hospital stay = infection rates drop from 5–8 % in open surgery to under 1 %.
Common Conditions We Treat with Minimally Invasive Techniques at Our Centre
- Slipped disc (lumbar & cervical) – Endoscopic discectomy
- Spinal stenosis – Microscopic decompression
- Spondylolisthesis – MIS-TLIF with percutaneous screws
- Sciatica & radiculopathy
- Some select cases of scoliosis and spine fractures
Is Everyone a Candidate?
Not every patient needs or qualifies for minimally invasive surgery, but more than 85 % of the cases we see today can be managed through these advanced techniques. A detailed MRI review and clinical examination tell us the best approach for you.
At our hospital, we are fully equipped with the latest Carl Zeiss microscopes, Joimax & MaxMore endoscopic systems, and intraoperative neuromonitoring – the same technology used in the top spine centres worldwide.
If you’ve been told you need “major spine surgery” and you’re worried about the long recovery, it’s worth getting a second opinion.
We believe no one should live with years of pain or fear a big operation when safer, faster options exist today.
