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A surgery that utilizes special tools to accomplish surgical goals through smaller incisions than conventional “open” surger
Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery Q & A
What is minimally-invasive surgery?
Minimally-invasive surgery is a philosophy that utilizes modern surgical techniques to achieve the goals of surgery while minimizing damage to the surrounding tissue.
Neurological structures are surrounded by muscles, bones, and ligaments. Achieving the goals of surgery involves disrupting these structures. Although the surrounding tissues can heal with time, they do not usually return to their original form. This can result in longstanding pain following surgery. That is where minimally invasive surgeries come in to play.
Benefits:
- Faster recovery
- Less blood loss
- Decreased post-operative pain
- Less damage to back and neck muscles