Question 1

what is endoscopic spine surgery? is it less invasive than having rods put in your back with pins on each side?

Accepted Answer

: Of course it is much less invasive but it can only be used in certain spine conditions and it can't replace some extensive procedures as you noted.

Question 2

are there orthopedists that specialize in cervical endoscopic spine surgery for stenosis?

Accepted Answer

See below: Cervical stenosis cannot be treated by endoscopic surgery. The stenosis that you are referring to is a narrowing of the foramina where the nerve roots leave the spinal cord. This can be treated by endoscopic surgery. The procedure was developed by neurosurgeons, though some orthopedic surgeons are no offering this procedure.

Question 3

what are the advantages and disadvantages of endoscopic laser spine procedure?

Accepted Answer

Quicker recovery: The procedure is designed to cause less operative trauma to your back.  Smaller holes will heal faster.  If your main symptoms are leg pain, numbness or weakness and your MRI shows a disc or bony impingement of the nerve that goes to that part of your leg, then you have a reasonable chance of decreasing you leg symptoms.  Results re back pain getting better are much less.

Question 4

what are the advantages and disadvantages of the endoscopic laser spine surgery?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: Most spine surgeries have risks and benefits, most often based upon peer reviewed literature.  "laser" spine procedures are promoted to cause less pain due to minimal incision lengths. I have seen patients treated in these facilities who do report pain relief, but also I have revised bad outcomes from laser surgery. Talk to your doctor and check credentials via abms. (www.Abms.Org).

Question 5

can you tell me the recovery time for endoscopic laser spine surgery?

Accepted Answer

Short: Recovery to full mobility is rather quick less than a week. This is much faster than prior techniques which were more invasive.

Question 6

hai i went to endoscopic sinusitis surgery 5 years ago..sinc that i lost my smelling sense hw to get back again???

Accepted Answer

Maybe : This all depends on what you had done, why you had it and what is the condition of your sinuses now. It will be worthwhile to get back into your ENT's office for re-evaluation

Question 7

hi i had endoscopic turbinactomy 4 days back and still have blocked nose and pain, what will be the recovery time?

Accepted Answer

Turbinectomy: Hello, i usually inform my patients that a blocked up nose is to be expected after this surgery. I see my patients back in the office 1 week after when i begin to clean out some crusting, stabbing and blood clots. Within a few days your pain and blockage should improve. I use dissolvable packing in the nose and have patients use a saline spray every 1hour while awake. Good luck with your recovery.

Question 8

how long does it take to get test results back after a endoscopic ultra sound on pancreas back and a  results from a biopsy taken?

Accepted Answer

Usually a few days: Usually a few days. It may be after the holiday.

Question 9

what can i or cannot do after my septoplasy & endoscopic surgery?.im a heavy weightlifter & cyclist is 2wks recovery ok to start back exercising?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Typically i let my patients go back to full unrestricted activity at ten days.  The risk of postop hemorrhage is negligible at this time. I would have you show courtesy to your surgeon by asking him or her what they would recommend. It might be a prompt to be more thorough with future patients.

Question 10

mywife has been suffering from severe back and abdominal pain. her gal bladder was removed years ago, she has had many tests to include endoscopic.  ?

Accepted Answer

Let try to help: Many conditions could cause this problems your wife have, from bone point of view i notice having disease of the large bowels mainly (crohn disease or ulcerative colitis or any auto immune disease could  cause this condition. Please discuss it with your doctor.Good luck thank you.

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What is endoscopic spine surgery? is it less invasive than having rods put in your back with pins on each side?

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Are there orthopedists that specialize in cervical endoscopic spine surgery for stenosis?

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of endoscopic laser spine procedure?

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of the endoscopic laser spine surgery?

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Can you tell me the recovery time for endoscopic laser spine surgery?

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Hai i went to endoscopic sinusitis surgery 5 years ago..sinc that i lost my smelling sense hw to get back again???

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Hi i had endoscopic turbinactomy 4 days back and still have blocked nose and pain, what will be the recovery time?

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How long does it take to get test results back after a endoscopic ultra sound on pancreas back and a results from a biopsy taken?

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What can i or cannot do after my septoplasy & endoscopic surgery?.im a heavy weightlifter & cyclist is 2wks recovery ok to start back exercising?

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Mywife has been suffering from severe back and abdominal pain. her gal bladder was removed years ago, she has had many tests to include endoscopic. ?

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