Oviedo, FL – Oviedo Medical Center has announced it is now using advanced endoscopic technology to enhance patient outcomes in spinal surgery. Endoscopic spine surgery is an ultra-minimally invasive spinal procedure for patients with herniated discs, providing improved health outcomes and faster recovery after surgery.
Benefits found with endoscopic spine surgery include:
- Less blood loss
- Reduced infection rates
- Shorter hospital stays
- Less post-operative pain
- Less opioid use for pain relief
“We’re committed to providing our patients the latest in healthcare technologies that improve outcomes,” said Cameron Howard, CEO of Oviedo Medical Center. “The ultra-minimally invasive nature of this endoscopic spine system allows most patients to be discharged within hours of their procedure and back to normal activities as quickly as possible.”
Similar to arthroscopic knee surgery, endoscopic spine surgery uses an incision the size of a pencil to introduce a 4K scope – a high‑resolution digital vision optic that uses an image sensor to deliver ultra‑sharp, detailed images. The surgeon views the surgical site on a monitor, providing access to the spinal canal with minimal disruption to healthy tissue, and removes the herniated disc through the scope using small surgical instruments.
Endoscopic spine surgery expands the range of treatment options available to spine patients at Oviedo Medical Center. To learn whether this procedure may be right for you, please speak with your physician or connect with one of our specialists by visiting our physician directory.