Revolutionary Spine Surgery Technique Offers Hope to Patients in Pune
PUNE – Techie Nikhil, 38, was living in agony due to a large lumbar disc extrusion that caused debilitating back pain radiating down his leg. Despite numerous treatments, including painkillers, physiotherapy, and nerve blocks, nothing provided relief. However, hope emerged from the innovative spine surgeons at a Pune hospital, who introduced him to navigation-guided endoscopic lumbar spine surgery—a cutting-edge hybrid procedure that combines real-time 3D mapping with a slim endoscope.
This revolutionary technique, akin to Google Maps for the body, allows surgeons to precisely target areas for incisions and decompressions. "I was walking the next day and back to work within a week," Nikhil expressed, highlighting the remarkable recovery enabled by this method.
Dr. Shailesh Hadgaonkar, chief spine surgeon at Sancheti Hospital, emphasized the significant reduction in radiation exposure compared to traditional methods, with only a single 3D scan required during surgery. This advancement not only ensures accuracy but also minimizes risks for both patients and medical staff.
Endoscopic spine surgery, known for its minimally invasive advantages, has evolved with advanced navigation technology, allowing for complex procedures like selective spinal fusion and placement of pedicle screws with millimetric precision. This has made recovery times shorter, yielding better outcomes for patients who had previously been deemed unsuitable for surgery.
While this technique is not suitable for everyone, especially those with extensive spinal degeneration or severe obesity, its targeted application is reshaping the future of spine surgery. As Dr. Parag Sancheti noted, the surgeon’s experience remains paramount despite technological advancements.
Spine surgeon Dr. Niraj Vasavada affirmed the importance of this approach, stating, "The future of spine surgery is undeniably endoscopic." Pune’s pioneering efforts in this realm mark a significant leap forward in spinal treatments, offering renewed hope for many suffering patients.
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