Minimally invasive, camera-guided spine surgery for disc problems, nerve compression, and spinal stenosis — the smallest incision and fastest recovery for patients across Ernakulam, Kottayam, and Kerala.
Endoscopic spine surgery is a minimally invasive technique in which a small camera (endoscope) and thin instruments are passed through an incision of less than 1 cm to treat spinal conditions. Unlike traditional open spine surgery, there is no large incision, no significant muscle stripping, and no long stay in hospital. Patients typically walk the same day or the next day.
Dr. Ganesh V.L performs endoscopic spine surgery in Kochi for patients with disc herniation, spinal stenosis, and nerve compression, enabling people across Ernakulam and Kottayam to access world-class minimally invasive spine surgery without travelling to distant cities.
Not all back or neck pain requires surgery. The following symptoms — especially when they do not improve with conservative treatment — may indicate that an endoscopic surgical option is appropriate:
Progressive nerve compression requires timely assessment. Always bring your MRI or CT scan report to your appointment.
Bring MRI or CT to your visit so Dr. Ganesh V.L can match your symptoms to imaging and discuss whether endoscopic surgery is suitable.
Dr. Ganesh V.L performs PELD (Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy), endoscopic foraminotomy, and selected decompressions after a thorough review of your scans and clinical presentation.
The gold standard endoscopic procedure for lumbar disc herniation. A thin working channel is introduced near the affected disc under X-ray guidance and the herniated disc fragment is removed using micro-instruments and a camera. The procedure relieves sciatica with minimal blood loss and a very fast recovery.
For neck disc problems causing arm pain, numbness, or weakness, the disc fragment pressing on the cervical nerve root is removed endoscopically, preserving the disc and joint and avoiding fusion in suitable cases.
The bony tunnel through which the nerve exits the spine (foramen) is widened endoscopically when it has become narrowed and is compressing the nerve. Effective for foraminal stenosis causing persistent arm or leg pain.
For spinal stenosis causing leg pain and walking difficulty, the thickened ligament and bone pressing on the spinal canal are removed using an endoscope, without the need for fusion or a large incision.
Short answers below; suitability always depends on your MRI and examination.
Endoscopic surgery uses a narrow working channel and a camera so the surgeon can treat the disc or nerve compression with a very small incision and minimal muscle disruption. Open surgery often requires a longer incision and more tissue disruption. For suitable cases, endoscopic spine surgery can mean less pain after the operation, a quicker return to light activity, and a shorter hospital stay — but the right approach always depends on your diagnosis and imaging.
Most patients treated with endoscopic spine surgery at our Kochi centre go home within 1 – 2 days. Walking begins the same day or the next day. Light activity resumes in 1 – 2 weeks, and desk work or light duty in 2 – 3 weeks. Physical labour or prolonged sitting may take 4 – 6 weeks.
No. Endoscopic surgery is best suited for disc herniation, foraminal stenosis, and selected cases of spinal stenosis where the problem is at a defined level. Complex instability, deformity, or multi-level disease often requires open surgery with fusion. Your scans determine the best approach.
Most lumbar endoscopic procedures can be performed under local anaesthesia with light sedation, which means you are awake but comfortable. This avoids the risks of general anaesthesia for suitable patients. Cervical procedures and some complex cases require general anaesthesia.
Please bring your MRI or CT scan films and reports, any previous X-rays, your current medication list, and a list of symptoms including when they started and what makes them better or worse. This allows a complete assessment in your first visit.
Dr. Ganesh V.L provides endoscopic spine surgery consultations and procedures for patients from Ernakulam, Kochi, Kottayam, and across Kerala. You can access this advanced minimally invasive treatment locally without travelling outside the state.
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