Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS)
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What is Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS)?
MIS surgery is a set of surgical techniques designed to resolve the same spinal issues as conventional surgery but with less tissue damage and a reduced physical impact on the body.
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What are the benefits?
Because these surgeries are performed through small incisions, the benefits are numerous: smaller scars, faster mobilization (patients can get out of bed sooner), and no mandatory use of post-surgical braces. There is a shorter hospital stay, allowing patients to return to their home environment quickly. Additionally, it causes less muscle damage and results in less bleeding, reducing the risk of blood transfusions.
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What problems can we solve with MIS?
We can treat lumbar disc herniation, spinal stenosis, disc degeneration, spondylolisthesis, and vertebral fractures, among others.
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Minimally Invasive Techniques:
Microdiscectomy:
Removal of a herniated disc through a small incision using a microscope. Patients are typically discharged the next day.
Microdecompression:
Relieving pressure on nerves trapped by spinal stenosis.
Endoscopic Decompression:
Removing hernias or decompressing the spinal canal via a high-definition camera through an incision smaller than 1 cm.
No hospital stay required.
Nucleoplasty:
A radiofrequency catheter reduces small hernias/protrusions. Performed under sedation without admission.
Performed under sedation without admission.
Anterior Cervical Decompression (ACDF):
If the disc herniation or canal stenosis is located in the cervical area, minimally invasive surgery also allows the issue to be addressed without damaging the posterior neck muscles.
Vertebroplasty:
Injecting cement into broken vertebrae to alleviate pain and inflammation.
Minimally Invasive Arthrodesis (PLIF, TLIF, OLIF):
Spinal fusion through small incisions for severely damaged discs.
ALIF:
Anterior surgery through the abdomen (similar to a C-section incision) to correct the L5-S1 disc.
Percutaneous Fixation:
Stabilizing fractures with screws via small incisions, avoiding large scars and braces.
Rhizolysis:
Radiofrequency treatment for facet joint pain; no hospital stay required.
Metastasis Treatment:
Relieving cancer-related spinal pain using radiofrequency, bone cement or percutaneous fixation that does not interfere with radiotherapy allows the patient to lead a more comfortable life. If the spinal injury is severe and requires a three-dimensional solution, MIS allows access to the anterior part of the spine through a smaller incision than conventional thoracotomy or lumbotomy.
Why are these techniques not performed in all centers?
Performing these techniques requires high-tech operating rooms, extensive long-term training and dedication, and staying continuously updated about new advancements.
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