Spine Surgery (Discectomy / Laminectomy)

When a problem in your spine compresses the delicate spinal cord or the nerves exiting the spine, the result is often excruciating pain, numbness, or weakness that shoots down your arms or legs. This is commonly known as sciatica when it affects the legs.

**Spine Surgery (specifically Discectomy or Laminectomy)** is designed to physically remove the pressure from these nerves, providing rapid and lasting relief from debilitating nerve pain.

At Prakash Hospital, our spine specialists utilize advanced microsurgical techniques, operating through tiny incisions with high-powered microscopes to safely decompress your nerves while preserving the structural stability of your spine.

A Discectomy targets a herniated disc. Through a small incision in the back, the surgeon removes only the portion of the disc that is protruding and compressing the nerve, leaving the rest of the healthy disc intact.

A Laminectomy targets spinal stenosis. The surgeon removes the lamina (the bony roof of the spinal canal) and any bone spurs to create more space for the cramped spinal cord and nerves.

During the Procedure: You will be under general anesthesia. Depending on whether it is a microdiscectomy or a more extensive laminectomy, the surgery takes 1 to 3 hours. We utilize continuous nerve monitoring throughout the procedure to ensure the utmost safety of your spinal cord.