What is Full Endoscopic Lumbar Hernia Surgery?

Endoscopic lumbar hernia surgery is called full endoscopic lumbar hernia surgery. In other words, during the operation, the surgeon uses camera devices and video imaging equipment, which we call endoscopes. Its technological superiority is that it provides a great advantage over the classical surgical procedure by giving less harm to the patient. The same procedure is performed with an incision that is only 1 cm in diameter, that is, the diameter of a 25-cent coin. It is a known fact that it recurs at a rate of 5% in herniated disc surgeries. That's why; It is very important to reduce the formation of scar tissue around the nerve. The advantage of this surgical technique is that there is less bleeding, it can be entered through the muscles without trauma, and the bones and ligaments are largely preserved. The fact that it can be performed with local anesthesia, that is, the patient does not need to be put to sleep during surgery, provides an advantage, especially in elderly and risky patients with additional diseases. It is also very comfortable after surgery. The patient can be discharged within hours. According to scientific studies, the postoperative pain score of the herniated disc surgeries performed as fully closed is lower than the microsurgical disc herniation surgeries.

The recurrence rate is 5%.

That's why I say the smaller the incision, the more comfort.

Dr. Tamer Tekin