One of the greatest trends in the history of surgery is the advent of minimally invasive techniques for the full spectrum of surgery types performed on the human body. Minimally Invasive Surgery, also referred to as Laparoscopic Surgery, means performing surgery in many cases without open incisions. For patients, this can translate into a lower risk of infection, faster recovery and less scarring.

What is minimally invasive surgery? - Minimally invasive surgery or microsurgery/laparoscopic techniques utilize a microscope and specially designed microscopic tools to perform the surgery through small incisions made on either side of the spinal column. When compared with conventional or "open" surgery for a herniated disc, the most common back operation, the technique affords smaller incisions, faster recovery, less damage to surrounding tissue and less blood loss and scarring.