Alaminectomyis a key in of spinal surgery used to treat the narrowing and compression of the spinal cord.
Laminectomy is one of the most common spinal surgeries.
Learn more about the laminectomy procedure and what to expect after surgery.
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What Is a Laminectomy?
Laminectomy is considered a major surgery.
What Is the Success Rate of Laminectomy?
Minimally invasive laminectomy generally requires less pain medication after the procedure.
Work with your surgeon to outline their preferred techniques for your laminectomy and understand the options for your recovery.
Are You Put Under for a Laminectomy?
Laminectomy procedures are performed under anesthesia, so you’re free to anticipate being completely asleep.
After the lamina is resected, the surgeon removes the instruments and closes the incision.
After the lamina is resected, the surgeon removes the endoscope and closes the small incision.
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Potential Risks of Laminectomy
A laminectomy is performed near the sensitive and importantspinal cord.
After laminectomy, it is important to keep the surgical site clean, so it does not become infected.
Additionally, bleeding can occur during and after laminectomy surgery which your surgeon and anesthesiologist will closely monitor.
Minimally invasive techniques can reduce the risks of both bleeding and infection after surgery.
Laminectomy Recovery
As far as major surgeries go, a laminectomy can have a relatively quick recovery.
After a minimally invasive laminectomy, you may go home the same day after your procedure.
Recent advances have led to new minimally invasive techniques that can provide safer and more effective outcomes.
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