Stern, in his review, shared the fact that there are no published controlled studies reporting percutaneous laser discectomy. Jack Stern, MD, PhD, FACS, of White Plains, New York, polled 24 neurosurgeons and orthopedic spine surgeons in the New York City area and found that while two-thirds use minimally invasive techniques, not a single one uses laser technology. The September October 2009 issue SpineLine – The Clinical and News Magazine for Spine Care Professionals, published by the North American Spine Society contained 2 reviews of Lasers in Spine Surgery. Using a laser to remove part of the disc is just one method of performing a minimally invasive or percutaenous discectomy. There is also usually less blood loss and more rapid recovery following the surgery. Being minimally invasive usually means that there is minimal disruption of the muscle and tissue thru which access to the spine is gained. The idea of minimally invasive discectomies to remove part of the disc that may be pressing on a nerve has become a popular approach. Laser spine surgery seems to have evolved has percutaneous techniques for spine surgery have grown in popularity. How is the laser used in spinal surgery?Ī. Other types of lasers use various gases such as Carbon Dioxide (CO 2)or Argon to create the infrared light beam used in surgery. The most common is called the YAG laser which uses a solid crystal to generate the beam of light.
Yes, there are primarily 3 types of lasers used in surgical procedures. Lasers do not cut bone in a controlled manner and thus are not effective on the bony structure of the spinal column. Lasers can cut, shrink or vaporize soft tissues. Most often the term “laser spine surgery” refers to the use of a laser, or concentrated beam of light, to perform a discectomy. Minimally Invasive Spine Institute is a joint venture with Surgery Partners and our physician owners.If you are considering laser spine surgery, we recommend reading this article by David Armstrong from Bloomberg. You really do have a choice when it comes to where your surgery is performed.
Value. Outpatient surgery centers like Minimally Invasive Spine Institute are more cost effective than full-service hospitals, due to lower overhead costs.Because the facility is not located in a busy hospital setting, patients enjoy a more soothing, stress-free environment. Comfort. Our facility is designed with patient comfort in mind.From on-site parking to advance registration, patients enjoy the comfort and efficiency of a smaller environment.
Physicians also enjoy block scheduling, allowing reduced turnaround time between surgeries. Convenience. Turnaround time between surgeries can be up to 3X faster than in the hospital-setting which means less waiting for you.Here are just a few of the many benefits of having your procedure performed at our center: We are dedicated to providing our patients with the absolute best that medicine has to offer and setting new standards of excellence in health care. Our state-of-the-art facility features technologically advanced medical equipment and our medical staff offers superior clinical expertise. All of our physicians are board-certified with significant training and experience in their respective specialties. We are a multi-specialty facility and Medicare-certified. We treat our patients and their families with the highest quality of care and maintain an enduring commitment to excellence. Minimally Invasive Spine Institute has been and remains dedicated to providing high quality outpatient surgical care in a convenient and comfortable setting.
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