Traditional open spine surgery involves large incisions, significant muscle damage, and weeks of recovery. Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) achieves the same surgical goals through much smaller incisions — with dramatically less trauma to surrounding tissues. Dr. Waqas Mehdi is one of the few neurosurgeons in Lahore offering this advanced approach.
What Conditions Can Be Treated with MISS?
Most common spine conditions are now amenable to minimally invasive techniques: Lumbar disc herniation (microdiscectomy), cervical disc herniation (ACDF), spinal stenosis (microdecompression), vertebral fractures (vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty), and single-level spinal fusion.
How is Minimally Invasive Surgery Different?
Instead of a large incision with extensive muscle retraction, MISS uses dilators to gently spread (not cut) muscles, then inserts a small tubular retractor through which specialized instruments and a microscope or endoscope are used to perform the surgery.
Recovery Comparison
Open discectomy: 5–7 days hospital, 4–6 weeks recovery. Minimally invasive microdiscectomy: 1–2 days hospital, 2–3 weeks recovery. Same clinical outcome — dramatically less recovery time.
Is Minimally Invasive Surgery Available in Lahore?
Yes. Dr. Waqas Mehdi performs minimally invasive spine procedures at MidCity Hospital and Mayo Hospital, Lahore. Not all spine conditions qualify — Dr. Waqas will evaluate your MRI to determine suitability.
If you've been told you need spine surgery and want to explore minimally invasive options, consult Dr. Waqas Mehdi. Call 0300-8482624 to book your appointment at MidCity Hospital, Lahore.
Dr. Waqas Mehdi is one of Pakistan's leading neurosurgeons, practicing at MidCity Hospital and Mayo Hospital Lahore. He specializes in brain tumors, spine surgery, and minimally invasive neurosurgery.
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