Micro Discectomy Cost in India

The cost of micro discectomy in India typically ranges from $7,000 to $13,500 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

Microdiscectomy is an operation to remove the part of a spinal disc that is pressing on a nerve, most often causing sciatica. The surgeon uses a microscope through a small incision in the back. The cost depends on:

• Spinal level and number of discs
• Technique: microscopic or endoscopic.
• Day case or overnight stay
• Physiotherapy

Most disc bulges and sciatica improve without surgery. The NHS explains that physiotherapy, weight loss or steroid injections are usually tried before decompression surgery. Surgery is considered when leg pain persists or is severe, or when there is significant nerve weakness.

Emergency surgery may be needed for cauda equina syndrome, which can cause bladder or bowel problems and numbness around the groin.

North Bristol NHS Trust describes microdiscectomy as removal of the protruding part of the disc through a small incision using a microscope. It is done under general anaesthetic and usually takes 60 to 90 minutes. Most microdiscectomy patients are treated as day cases.

Only the protruding fragment is removed, not the whole disc, so the disc continues to act as a cushion.

North Bristol NHS reports good relief of leg pain in about 75 to 90% of patients, although long-standing back pain often persists. Other points from the leaflet:

• Re-prolapse: 5 to 10% risk, regardless of activity level.
• Dural tear: 1 to 5% of patients.
• Nerve damage: less than 1%.
• Return to light work: most fit patients within two to four weeks.
• Driving: usually after two to three weeks.