Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery
At our clinic, we are dedicated to providing the most advanced and least intrusive treatment options available for spinal and neurological conditions. Central to this commitment is our focus on minimally invasive neurosurgery (MIS).
This revolutionary approach offers patients a path to effective treatment while prioritizing rapid recovery and minimal disruption to their lives.
What is Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery?
Minimally invasive spine neurosurgery uses specialized instruments and techniques to treat spinal conditions with smaller incisions than traditional open surgery. Unlike conventional surgery, which requires larger incisions to access the surgical site, MIS uses small tubes and specialized optics to work through a “keyhole” incision. This technique often leads to less damage to the surrounding muscles and tissues.
The Compelling Benefits of MIS
By minimizing tissue disruption, minimally invasive neurosurgery offers several significant advantages for our patients:
- Reduced Pain and Scarring: Smaller incisions mean less trauma to muscles and soft tissues, resulting in a decrease in post-operative pain and minimizing visible scarring.
- Faster Recovery Time: A primary goal of MIS is to speed up the recovery process, allowing patients to return to their normal activities sooner.
- Shorter Hospital Stays: With less physical trauma, patients often require a shorter stay in the hospital compared to traditional open procedures.
- Lower Risk of Blood Loss: The precise nature of the procedure helps in reducing blood loss during surgery.
Our Approach: Care First
As pioneers in this field, we always make it a point to emphasize conservative, non-operative care first. Surgery is recommended only when absolutely necessary. If surgery is the best option, we are committed to utilizing minimally invasive techniques to ensure the most effective and least invasive treatment possible.
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Minimally invasive spine neurosurgery uses specialized instruments and techniques to treat spinal conditions with smaller incisions than traditional open surgery. This approach often leads to less damage to the surrounding muscles and tissues. The goals of using minimally invasive techniques generally include: Reducing blood loss during surgery. Minimizing scarring. Shortening the hospital stay. Speeding up recovery time. Decreasing post-operative pain. : Dr. Liauw is one of the leading US neurosurgeons specializing in minimally invasive spine neurosurgery. His goal is to educate patients regarding their spinal and neurological conditions and guide them through their treatment, whether that be conservative non-operative care or surgical management. He makes it a point to emphasize conservative care and recommend surgery only when necessary. If surgery is an option for patients, he will elect for more minimally invasive techniques when they make sense.
