LUMBAR DISC HERNIA (DISCECTOMY) OPERATION IN TURKEY

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The discs located between the vertebrae are strong, jelly-like connective tissues that have a protective function. Due to aging, these discs may become displaced, ruptured or worn out. Thus, a lumbar disc herniation occurs.

This formation can cause symptoms that prevent individuals from continuing their lives. In this case, surgical intervention is required. Lumbar disc herniation surgeries can be performed with 3 different methods: Open Discectomy, Endoscopic Discectomy (closed method) and Microdiscectomy. This operation, performed under spinal or general anesthesia, takes between 40 minutes and 1 hour.

WHO ARE THE ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES FOR LUMBAR DISC HERNIA (DISCECTOMY) OPERATION?

Aging, sedentary lifestyle, obesity, occupation and genetic factors play a role in the formation of a lumbar disc hernia. Symptoms include constant numbness and pain in the legs and feet, difficulty in moving, loss of balance and foot wasting, constant waist pain and muscle weakness.

The above symptoms may reach a level that prevents individuals from continuing their lives. If individuals do not benefit from medical treatment or physical therapy and their symptoms increase, they are deemed suitable for surgery.

HOW IS LUMBAR DISC HERNIA (DISCECTOMY) PERFORMED?

The purpose of this surgery is to remove the herniated lumbar spine discs and relieve the pressure on the nerve. There are 3 methods to perform this surgery: Open Discectomy, Endoscopic (Closed) Discectomy and Microdiscectomy. This surgery, performed under general or spinal (epidural) anesthesia, takes between 40 minutes and 1 hour.

• PREPARATION

The first and crucial step is to have physical examination. During the physical examination, doctor performs manual examination and moving examination. According the findings in the physical examination, surgery is planned. After the planning of surgery, the patient have to undergo pre-operative tests and consultations such as learning of patient’s medical record, blood tests, chest X-ray, waist X-ray, computed tomography (CT Scan), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and anesthesiologist consultation.

According to the patient’s medical record, surgeon may ask for additional tests and examinations from different branches.

The main aims of pre-operative examinations are evaluate the patient’s risk and maitain patient’s health condition.

• ANESTHESIA

Spinal (epidural) anesthesia which is numbing the lower body from waist or general anesthesia which is numbing whole body and put patient to sleep are preffered. The anesthesiologist will decided the which type of anesthesia is suitable for the patients.

• LUMBAR DISC HERNIA (DISCECTOMY) OPERATION TECHNIQUE

It can be performed in three different ways: open discectomy, endoscopic (closed) discectomy and microdiscectomy.

In the open method, the patient is placed on the operating table in a prone position and this method is performed under general anesthesia. An incision of 2 to 4 cm is usually made in the waist area. A small area is opened from the bone tissue under the spine to access the underlying ligaments and tissues. Usually, these connective tissues are either removed or the herniated part that is pressing on the nerve is removed. The operation is terminated after the surgical procedure is completed.

In the endoscopic method, general or spinal anesthesia can be applied. It usually starts with 3 or 4 small incisions made in the area where the herniated disc is located or 10 cm from the side of the hernia. Laparoscopic surgical instruments are inserted through the incisions and the inside of the body is imaged. Since bones and muscles are generally not touched in this procedure, these structures are preserved. The operation is terminated by removing the herniated tissue.

In the microdiscectomy method general anesthesia is preferred.The surgery usually starts with a small incision of 2 cm. Special surgical instruments are inserted through this incision. The procedure is performed with imaging surgical instruments, operating microscopes, and microsurgical hand tools. Thanks to these devices, nerves and nerve membranes are not damaged. The herniated tissue is reached and removed. The operation is terminated after the surgical procedures are completed.

RECOVERY FROM LUMBAR DISC HERNIA (DISCECTOMY) OPERATION IN TURKEY

Patients stay at the hospital for 1 or 2 nights after the surgery. Patients are recommended a waist corset to support their waist after surgery. And at the same time, individuals who have had surgery are not recommended to go up and down stairs for 3 days.

Patients should take plenty of time to rest after returning home. Individuals who have had surgery are not recommended to lie down on the couch and they are not asked to lie in the same position all the time. It is important to keep the waist bent while standing and sitting after the surgery. If individuals are overweight, they are advised to lose weight to prevent recurrence of hernia.

After surgery, patients are recommended physical therapy. It is very important to start physical therapy 2 months after the surgery. Physical therapy aims to heal and strengthen the tissues and muscles in the lumbar area.

Although the healing process varies from individual to individual, it is generally observed within 4 to 6 weeks.

POST-OPERATIVE KEY POINTS OF LUMBAR DISC HERNIA (DISCECTOMY) OPERATION

• Correct use of prescribed medicines
• Using of waist corset
• Physical therapy should be started
• Sitting and standing for long periods of time should be avoided
• Do not drive for 4 weeks
• Should not bend or stand up in a way that could harm the waist
• Avoiding strenuous sports activities
• Paying attention to movements in daily life
• Avoiding heavy lifting until full recovery is observed
• Keeping dry and clean of incisions

BENEFITS OF LUMBAR DISC HERNIA (DISCECTOMY) OPERATION IN TURKEY

A herniated disc causes serious symptoms that affect individuals’ daily activities. Due to the pressure the hernia puts on the nerves, individuals experience severe waist and leg pain and numbness. Individuals may become unable to move over time. With this surgery, the herniated tissue that puts pressure on the nerves is removed and the nerve is relieved. In this way, symptoms are improved and individuals can continue their lives in a healthy way.

HOW DOES LUMBAR DISC HERNIA (DISCECTOMY) OPERATION COST IN TURKEY?

The Lumbar Disc Hernia Operation (Discectomy) cost is varying depending on the healthcare provider, surgeon’s experiences, treatment’s method, situations of disorder and location where surgery is performed.

As Prospero Medical, we offer affordable Lumbar Disc Hernia Operation (Discectomy) in Turkey. For learning more about the Lumbar Disc Hernia Operation (Discectomy) in Turkey, you can request us a free quote.