HSJosé offers less invasive and safer spine surgery

The evolution of technology has transformed the treatment of spinal diseases, providing increasingly less invasive procedures and faster recovery. At Hospital São José, in Criciúma, patients who require surgical treatment for lumbar spine problems can count on endoscopic spine surgery, a modern technique that combines precision, safety and less impact on the body. According to orthopedic specialist in spine surgery, Dr. Eleonor José Soligo, the procedure is performed through a small incision in the skin, generally between seven and ten millimeters, using an endoscope with a high-definition camera and specific instruments to access the affected region. "Endoscopic surgery allows structures such as nerves, discs and ligaments to be directly visualized, treating the cause of pain with minimal aggression to the muscles and surrounding tissues. The main objective is to solve the problem while preserving the normal anatomy of the spine as much as possible", explains the specialist. The technique is mainly indicated for patients with lumbar disc herniation, compression of the sciatic nerve (radiculopathy), lumbar canal stenosis, foraminal stenosis, recurrence of disc herniation and some cases of synovial cysts. It can also represent an alternative for elderly patients or those at greater surgical risk, precisely because it is a less invasive procedure. According to the doctor, despite the numerous advantages, the indication must be individualized. "Not all spinal diseases can be treated by endoscopy. Cases with important deformities, significant vertebral instability or that require major reconstructions still require other surgical techniques", he highlights. Surgeon Dr. Eleonor Disclosure/HSJ Differentiators of the procedure One of the main differences in relation to conventional surgery is the way of accessing the spine. While the traditional procedure usually requires larger incisions and greater detachment of the muscles, endoscopic surgery preserves muscles, ligaments and other important structures of the spine. "Both procedures have the same objective, which is to decompress the nerves and alleviate the patient's symptoms. The difference lies in the technique used to reach the lesion, which in endoscopy is much less aggressive to the tissues", highlights Dr. Eleonor. As a result of this less surgical aggression, patients tend to experience less postoperative pain, less need for analgesic medications, less blood loss during surgery and a lower risk of infections. Furthermore, the preservation of muscles favors a faster recovery, allowing, in many cases, hospital discharge on the same or the next day, in addition to an earlier return to daily activities and work. Another important benefit is the reduced formation of fibrosis around the nerves. Differentiators of the HSJosé structure Hospital São José has all the necessary structure to carry out this type of procedure, bringing together technology and a multidisciplinary team prepared to offer safety at all stages of the treatment. “The success of the surgery does not depend solely on the equipment. It is essential to have a trained and integrated team, involving anesthetists, specialized nursing, surgical center professionals and physiotherapy. This integration makes all the difference to the results", says the orthopedist. For the specialist, the partnership between the spine surgery team and Hospital São José represents an important advance for the region. "Today we are able to offer the population of the South of Santa Catarina a modern treatment, with cutting-edge technology and excellent results, expanding access to less invasive procedures that provide a faster and more comfortable recovery for patients", concludes Dr. Eleonor. At Hospital São José, you will find specialists and a complete structure for the care of your spine. Visit our website and learn about our services. Dr. Cassiana Mazon Fraga - Technical Director CRM - 9170 EQR - 6411/ 6382/ 8703