Endoscopic intervertebral disc surgery is a modern, minimally invasive surgical technique used to treat disc herniation and nerve root compression in the spine. The goal of the procedure is to remove the pathological portion of the disc that is causing nerve compression while preserving as much of the normal anatomical structures as possible.
The operation is performed through a very small incision using a specialized endoscope and high-precision micro-instruments. This technology allows the surgeon to directly visualize the surgical field under magnification, significantly reducing damage to muscles and soft tissues.
Endoscopic discectomy is indicated for patients with lumbar or cervical disc herniation causing severe radicular pain, sciatica, cervicobrachial syndrome, numbness, muscle weakness, or other neurological symptoms, especially when conservative treatment has failed.
The main advantages of the technique include minimal incision, reduced blood loss, less postoperative pain, faster recovery, and early mobilization of the patient. Endoscopic intervertebral disc surgery is considered one of the most advanced and least invasive techniques for treating spinal disc herniation.