What is the difference between a discectomy and a Microdiscectomy?
Surgery Overview Discectomy is surgery to remove lumbar (low back) herniated disc material that is pressing on a nerve root or the spinal cord. It tends to be done as microdiscectomy, which uses a special microscope to view the disc and nerves. This larger view allows the surgeon to use a smaller cut (incision).
What is a microdiscectomy surgery?
Microdiscectomy is a very common, if not the most common, surgery performed by spine surgeons. The operation consists of removing a portion of the intervertebral disc, the herniated or protruding portion that is compressing the traversing spinal nerve root.
What happens in a Microdiscectomy?
Microdiscectomy is surgery to remove part or all of a bulging or damaged (herniated) disc in the lower spine. The disc may press on the spinal nerves and cause pain and numbness in the buttock and leg. Your doctor made a 2.5- to 5-centimetre (1- to 2-inch) cut (incision) in the skin over the spine.
When is a Microdiscectomy needed?
When is surgery needed? Surgery is needed if symptoms persist for more than 6 weeks or profoundly impact the patient’s daily life. The surgeon will remove all or only a portion of the protruding disc. The removal of a portion is called a microdiscectomy.
How long does Microdiscectomy last?
There are five steps of the procedure. The operation generally lasts 1 to 2 hours.
How long does a Microdiscectomy last?
What is the cost of a Microdiscectomy?
A microdiscectomy is a specialized surgery that requires a surgeon with special training. Because of this, it can be more expensive than other back surgeries. Prices for the surgery vary and can range anywhere from $15,000 to $50,000. This price may not include any follow-up visits or care.
How do you poop after Microdiscectomy?
Stool softeners usually take one to three days to take effect, so are a good option to begin right after surgery to prevent hard stools, which can be painful. Stimulant laxatives (e.g. Dulcolax, Ex-Lax, Milk of Magnesia). This type of laxative works by stimulating bowel contractions to move the stool out.
How much does it cost to have a microdiscectomy?
A microdiscectomy is a specialized surgery that requires a surgeon with special training. Because of this, it can be more expensive than other back surgeries. Prices for the surgery vary and can range anywhere from $15,000 to $50,000. This price may not include any follow-up visits or care.
What is the microdiscectomy success rate?
The success rate for microdiscectomy spine surgery is approximately 90% to 95%, although 5% to 10% of patients will develop a recurrent disc herniation at some point in the future.A microdiscectomy is 85 to 90% successful in relieving pain in the leg and/or buttocks.
What is a microendoscopic discectomy?
The Microendoscopic Discectomy (MED) is a minimally invasive surgical technique used to remove a herniated nucleus pulposus (disc).