Keyhole Surgery
Brain surgery
Brain surgery is a medical procedure performed to treat problems in the brain caused by conditions such as tumors, blood clots, aneurysms, epilepsy, brain injuries, or abnormal brain structures. It involves accessing the brain through the skull (craniotomy) or using minimally invasive techniques to diagnose, remove, or repair damaged tissue, relieve pressure, or improve brain function.
Keyhole Surgery
Keyhole surgery, also known as minimally invasive or endoscopic surgery, is a technique where doctors perform operations through very small incisions using a thin tube with a camera (endoscope) and specialized instruments.
In spine care, keyhole spine surgery is used to treat conditions like herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or nerve compression, offering benefits such as:
Smaller incisions and minimal scarring
Less pain and blood loss
Faster recovery and shorter hospital stays
It’s called “keyhole” because the incision is small—like the size of a keyhole—yet allows precise access to the affected area.
Types of Keyhole Surgery
1. Keyhole Microdiscectomy: Removes a portion of a herniated disc pressing on a nerve using a tiny incision and microscope-guided tools.
2. Keyhole Laminectomy :Relieves pressure on spinal nerves by removing part of the vertebra (lamina) through a small incision, often for spinal stenosis.
3. Keyhole Spinal Fusion : Fuses vertebrae together through small incisions using minimally invasive tools and real-time imaging for stability and pain relief.
4. Endoscopic Spine Surgery : Uses an endoscope (a small camera) to access and treat disc or nerve problems with high precision and minimal tissue disruption.
5. Keyhole Foraminotomy : Enlarges the space where spinal nerves exit, relieving compression and reducing symptoms like pain or numbness.
6. Keyhole Vertebroplasty/Kyphoplasty : Repairs compression fractures in the spine by injecting bone cement, often used for osteoporosis-related fractures.
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