Spine Care – Dr. Rohan

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) is an advanced surgical technique used to treat spine-related conditions through small incisions with minimal damage to surrounding muscles and tissues. Unlike traditional open spine surgery, MISS uses specialized instruments, tubular retractors, microscopes, and advanced imaging guidance to precisely target the affected area. This approach helps reduce blood loss, post-operative pain, hospital stay, and recovery time. MISS is commonly performed for conditions such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, spinal fractures, and certain spinal tumors.

Key Benefits of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

• Smaller Incisions: MISS involves tiny skin incisions, which results in minimal scarring and better cosmetic outcomes.
• Less Muscle Damage: Instead of cutting muscles, surgeons gently separate them, preserving natural anatomy and reducing trauma.
• Reduced Pain: Because there is less tissue injury, patients usually experience significantly less post-operative pain.
• Faster Recovery: Patients often return to daily activities and work much earlier compared to traditional open surgery.
• Shorter Hospital Stay: Many MISS procedures allow discharge within 24–48 hours, and some are even performed as day-care surgeries.

Conditions Treated with MISS

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery is commonly used to treat conditions such as slipped disc (herniated disc), sciatica, spinal canal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, and certain cases of spinal instability. It is also effective in selected trauma and infection cases when early intervention is required.

Advanced Technology & Precision

MISS procedures are performed using high-definition surgical microscopes, endoscopes, and real-time imaging guidance like fluoroscopy or navigation systems. These technologies allow surgeons to operate with high precision while minimizing risk to nearby nerves and spinal structures, ensuring safer outcomes and improved patient satisfaction.