Fully Closed Lumbar Hernia Surgery Accelerates Recovery
Lumbar hernia negatively affects the lives of many people due to long periods of sitting and inactivity. Stating that this condition, which manifests itself with severe back and leg pain, is not as scary as it used to be thanks to new treatment methods, Nöroşirurji Specialist from Anadolu Medical Center Hospital ’. Dr. Selçuk Göçmen, “fully closed lumbar hernia surgery ’, which has emerged in recent years, draws attention as a modern method made with a small incision. Thanks to this application, which is one of the developing surgical methods, patients can return to their daily lives in a short time with less pain." he said.
Endoscopic disc surgery, medically known as endoscopic disc surgery, is a method of spine surgery performed through a small incision in the skin. Stating that the procedure is performed by the surgeon reaching the spinal disc through a small incision, Nöroşirurji Specialist Prof. Dr. Selçuk G. Selçuk G. G., from Anadolu Medical Center Hospital ’ stated that the procedure is performed by the surgeon reaching the spinal disc through a small incision. Selçuk Göçmen, “In this application, which creates less tissue damage and shortens the healing process compared to traditional açık surgery; the cartilage fragments causing the hernia are cleaned and the pressure on the nerve is reduced. As a result, problems such as pain, loss of sensation, reflex weakness or urinary incontinence are eliminated. Endoscopic disc surgery, which is effective in complaints such as low back, leg pain, numbness, muscle güçsüweaknessüğü, is also used in the treatment of spinal problems such as canal narrowing, dirt çling and cervical hernia as well as herniated discs.
Risks in the traditional method are minimized
Stating that herniated disc surgeries were performed with open surgical methods with large incisions in the past, Göçmen, “With the advancement of technology, the introduction of microscopes initiated microsurgery and surgeries became more precise. Nowadays, thanks to advanced camera systems, closed surgeries are performed with small incisions. In the closed method, since the surgery is performed through a small incision, the hospital stay is shortened. At the same time, since fewer muscles are cut compared to open surgery, postoperative pain and limitation of movement are also less. In addition, the risk of lumbar slippage due to the removal of excess bone tissue to reach the hernia, which can be seen in açrüle in common surgeries, is not experienced in this method, "he said.
Some patients can be discharged the same day
Stating that although it varies from person to person or situation to situation, the procedure takes an average of one hour, Göçmen, “Since fully closed herniated disc surgery is performed under general anesthesia, the patient is usually hospitalized for one day, but it is also possible to be discharged on the same day in appropriate cases. "For example, spinal anesthesia may be preferred instead of general anesthesia in risky patients in terms of anesthesia, and these people can be discharged after the same day's surgery."
Ön may recur without precautions
Underlining that the discomfort may recur if the factors that cause herniated discs are not eliminated, Göçmen, “Even if surgery is performed; It is always necessary to lose excess weight, quit smoking, do regular exercise, use orthopedic mattresses and pay attention to the correct sitting position at the desk. It is very valuable for patients to maintain these habits after surgery, both to maintain their quality of life and to prevent the disease from reappearing.
