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The Bonati Laser Discectomy

The procedure is designed as an answer to:

• Bulging discs
• Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
• Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS)
• Herniated discs
• Spinal stenosis

About the Procedure
In this procedure, the portion of the disc that is causing nerve compression can effectively be removed through a small incision. With the patient awake, a needle is placed into the area of the disc that is producing symptoms. A small incision is made on the patient’s back and the endoscopic tube is inserted.

Using specially adapted endoscopic instruments, the diseased disc material is removed and then a laser vaporizes the surrounding problem tissue. A laser is then used to shrink and remodel the remaining disc. A small loose dressing is used to cover the incision.

Benefits of the Procedure
Patients often feel immediate relief following this procedure. Rehabilitation begins within hours of surgery, and involves gait training, back or neck support and walking. Other advantages include:

• Faster return to a normal lifestyle
• Fewer risks
• Local anesthesia
• Minimal blood loss
• Minimal damage to tissues
• Short recuperation time
• Small incision
• Surgeries are done in an outpatient setting

Additionally, a post-operative pain management program avoids narcotics in favor of a transcutaneous nerve stimulator that blocks pain messages to the brain.