Clinical Outcomes Data

Daycare Endoscopic Spine Surgery — Outcomes Summary

Yashoda Hospitals, Malakpet, Hyderabad · Dr. Sayuj Krishnan

Observational data · Updated 2025 · All data anonymised; no patient identifiers included.

Note: The data presented below is drawn from our clinical series, published literature on endoscopic spine surgery, and patient-reported outcomes collected at follow-up. Individual results vary. This page is intended for patient education and research reference; it is not a substitute for individual medical advice.

What daycare pathways include

OPD

Assessment before listing

History, examination, and imaging review

Consent

Risks and alternatives

Discharge timing is individual, not a published rate

Follow-up

After the procedure

Recovery plans are set for the person in front of us

Procedures discussed in clinic

The table below names procedures only.

ProcedureWhat to ask at OPD
Endoscopic lumbar discectomyIndication after MRI correlation; recovery is individual
Endoscopic cervical discectomyDiscussed when arm symptoms match imaging
Endoscopic ULBD (stenosis)Walking limitation and MRI findings are reviewed together
Endoscopic foraminotomyNerve-root compression is confirmed before listing

Typical Recovery Timeline

Day 0 (Surgery day)
Surgery performed. Discharge when the team judges you ready; some patients stay overnight. Mild soreness at incision site. How quickly leg/arm pain settles varies.
Days 1–7
Rest at home. Light walking encouraged. Incision kept dry. Oral pain relief as needed.
Week 2 (Follow-up)
Wound check and suture removal (if non-absorbable). Physiotherapy assessment. Return to desk work is discussed and planned for each patient.
Weeks 4–6
Gradual return to normal activity. Core strengthening exercises begun. Driving permitted. MRI not routinely required unless symptoms recur.
3 months
Review of activity level and symptoms. VAS and ODI scores collected. Any further steps are discussed if symptoms persist.

Supporting Literature

Background reading on full endoscopic spine surgery:

  • Ruetten S, et al. Full-endoscopic interlaminar and transforaminal lumbar discectomy versus conventional microsurgical technique: a prospective, randomized, controlled study. Spine, 2008;33(9):931–9.
  • Ahn Y. Percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy: 20 years of experience and current concepts. Expert Review of Medical Devices, 2014.
  • Kim HS, et al. Biportal Endoscopic Spinal Surgery for Various Spinal Diseases: Technical Explications and Early Clinical Results. Scientific World Journal, 2021.
  • Pan M, et al. Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery (UBES): a systematic review and meta-analysis. World Neurosurgery, 2022.

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