Endoscopic Discectomy
A herniated disc is removed through a single 7 mm portal using a slim endoscope — offering the smallest possible incision, minimal soft-tissue disruption and the fastest return to work.
What is Endoscopic Discectomy?
Endoscopic Discectomy is the most minimally invasive surgical option for treating lumbar disc herniation. Through a single 7-millimetre portal, a slim endoscopic camera and specialised instruments are introduced under continuous video visualisation, and the herniated disc fragment compressing the affected nerve root is precisely removed. The skin, paraspinal muscles and stabilising structures outside the targeted portal remain entirely undisturbed, sparing the patient the soft-tissue disruption associated with open or microsurgical approaches. Dr. Hithesh performs endoscopic discectomy in Hyderabad for patients prioritising the smallest incision, fastest recovery and earliest return to work and active lifestyle.
How the Procedure Works
Anaesthesia & Positioning
General anaesthesia is delivered; the patient is positioned prone on a Wilson frame, allowing safe surgical access to the lumbar spine.
Targeted Portal
A single 7-millimetre portal is created directly over the affected level under intraoperative fluoroscopic guidance for precise spinal localisation.
Endoscope Insertion
A slim endoscopic camera carries video visualisation directly to the disc space; specialised instruments enter through the same single working portal.
Disc Fragment Removal
Under continuous endoscopic visualisation, the compressed nerve root is gently retracted; the herniated disc fragment is precisely removed.
Closure & Recovery
The tiny portal is closed with one or two sutures; same-day walking begins; structured graded recovery guides complete return to activity.
Outcomes
Who Needs This Treatment?
- →Smallest possible 7-millimetre incision with minimal cosmetic scarring afterwards
- →Spares paraspinal muscles, ligaments and most stabilising spinal structures effectively
- →Significantly faster recovery compared to traditional open or microdiscectomy approaches
- →Earlier return to work and routine occupational duties for most patients
- →Day-care or single-night admission keeps total hospital stay minimal
- →Long-term outcomes equivalent to microdiscectomy in published clinical studies overall
Endoscopic discectomy represents the cutting edge of modern spine surgery. A 7-millimetre portal, video visualisation and the patient walking out the same day — that's about as elegant as disc surgery gets today.
— — Dr. Bathini Hithesh, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Trauma & Joint Replacement Specialist, Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad
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