What Are The Types Of Full Endoscopic Spine Surgery?

Types Of Full Endoscopic Surgery:

FESS is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that is performed to remove a herniated disc from the spinal canal. FESS has been shown to have similar clinical outcomes and lower complication rates when compared to open discectomy.

There are two types of FESS:

Transforaminal-approach type (ETLD)
Interlaminar-approach type (ILAD)

ETLD involves the removal of the herniated disc from the back side of the spine by using an endoscope and small instruments inserted through a small incision in the back. ILAD involves the removal of the herniated disc by cutting it out from between two adjacent vertebrae with an endoscope inserted through a small incision in front.

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Dr. Rami Hamed is a highly reputable consultant Orthopaedic and spinal surgeon in Dubai, working in Dubai Health Care City. He specializes in advanced arthroscopic orthopedics and endoscopic spinal surgery, having performed over 10000 cases with great success in his 25-year career. Additionally, Dr. Rami has extensive experience in Orthopaedics and trauma surgery, with a special interest in sports injuries and spinal surgery.

With the most advanced available technology, Dr. Rami strives to provide the best experience in terms of patient treatment, recovery, and overall satisfaction. His experience and knowledge of treating more than 3000 spinal operations on his records provide a defining role in delivering a high percentage of recovery and success rate for his patients for Full Endoscopic Discectomy surgery.

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Cost For Full Endoscopic Discectomy at DRHC:

The package consists of:

Pre-Operative Procedures: Anaesthesia examination and investigation. A check-up for chronic diseases is not included.
Surgery Fee
Charges for operating rooms
Private standard room rates - (days Stay).
Fees for daily doctor visits during the stay.
Medication is used routinely during surgery and admission
Routine post-operative laboratory tests
Radiology: Routine imaging after surgery, medical supplies
Each additional level of decompression is charged at AED 10,000

Package Cost

AED 45,000 single-level decompression
AED 10,000 for each additional level

Extra Charge

Each additional level of decompression is charged at AED 10,000

Packages exclude

Extra ICU bed charges are AED 3500 per day.
Additional stay days will be charged as per the occupied room rate. approximately 2500 per night.
Upgrade of room grade is chargeable.
Other specialty consultations are not included.
Any special test, procedures, or service not related to the current operation is chargeable extra.
Medications on discharge are not included.

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FAQs – Types of Full Endoscopic Discectomy

1. What are the main types of full endoscopic discectomy (FED)?

The two primary types are Transforaminal Endoscopic Discectomy (TED) and Interlaminar Endoscopic Discectomy (IED), chosen based on the location of the herniated disc.

2. What is Transforaminal Endoscopic Discectomy (TED)?

In TED, the surgeon accesses the herniated disc through the natural opening (foramen) at the side of the spine, making it suitable for lumbar disc herniations located laterally.

3. What is Interlaminar Endoscopic Discectomy (IED)?

IED involves entering through the interlaminar space (between two vertebrae at the back), making it ideal for centrally located or larger lumbar disc herniations.

4. How do doctors decide which type is right for me?

The choice depends on the disc’s size, location, and the patient’s symptoms. An MRI or CT scan helps the spine surgeon at DRHC select the most effective approach.

5. Are both techniques minimally invasive?

Yes, both TED and IED are minimally invasive, performed through very small incisions with minimal tissue damage, leading to faster recovery and less post-operative pain.

6. Can cervical disc herniations be treated with endoscopic techniques?

Yes, although endoscopic surgery is most common in the lumbar spine, certain cervical disc herniations can also be treated using specialized endoscopic approaches.

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