STITCHLESS ENDOSCOPIC DISCECTOMY (SED)/TRANSFORAMINAL PERCUTANEOUS ENDOSCOPIC DISCECTOMY (TPED) is a minimally invasive technique mainly used for the treatment of Lumbar Disc Herniation/Sciatica. Performed under local anesthesia.SED has been proven to be a safe & effective technique.
Herewith the help of Endoscope, removal of Herniated Disc Material Selectively is done under vision. In this technique, after the needle is entered at a herniated portion of the disc, the dilator is threaded over the needle, then the sheath is threaded over the dilator, the endoscope is introduced in the sheath. Muscle & Tissue are dilated rather than cut. The patient is awake throughout the procedure, so feedback of the patient during the procedure can be utilized in avoiding any nerve damage.
INDICATIONS:-
- Disc herniation (slip disc).
- Sciatica (nerve compression).
- Discitis.
- Dislogenic low back pain.
- Pain after spine surgery.
ADVANTAGES:-
- Surgery through the natural foramen (keyhole surgery).
- Non-destructive.
- Stitchless.
- Faster recovery.
- Less hospital stay.
- Early discharge.
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How long does it take to recover from a discectomy?
The recovery time varies from 1 to 4 weeks depending on the underlying disease treated and your general health. You may feel pain at the site of the incision. The original pain may not be completely relieved immediately after surgery.