Frustrated by Chronic Back Pain? Discover Ultra- Minimally Invasive Surgery

Faster Recovery, Less Downtime

Southwest General is the first in Northeast Ohio to offer ultra-minimally invasive (endoscopic) surgery, which offers many benefits for patients. The procedure is performed with a specially designed instrument called an endoscope, which has a small camera at the end and a thin tunnel to pass instruments through for operating. Surgeons are able to view and reach small areas of the spine through a tiny incision less than one centimeter wide. During surgery, the extruded portion of the disc is removed.

Patients benefit from:

• Returning home the same day as surgery (typically)
• Significantly less back pain or a complete elimination of pain
• A faster return to daily living with a shorter recovery time
• Less post-operative pain and need for medication compared to traditional surgery
• Minimal scarring at the site of the incision