Micro Discectomy Cost In India

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Microdiscectomy, also called microdecompression or microdiscectomy, is a minimally invasive surgical procedure performed on patients with a herniated lumbar disc. The procedure involves removing a portion of an intervertebral disc, which causes pain, weakness, or numbness by stressing the spinal cord or radiating nerves.

Micro Discectomy cost in India for Indian Patients is between Rs.155400 to Rs.207200. Cost for International patients is between USD 3150 to USD 3850.

Patient has to stay in the hospital for 2 days and outside the hospital for 21 days. The total cost of the treatment depends on the diagnosis and facilities opted by the patient.

Cost related to Micro Discectomy in India

Listing approximate price of Micro Discectomy and some related procedures. The prices may change depending upon the centers and condition of the patient.

Treatment name Cost range
Micro Discectomy Rs.155400 to Rs.207200
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) Rs.177600 to Rs.236800
Endoscopic Micro Discectomy MED Rs.133200 to Rs.177600

Micro Discectomy - Frequently Asked Questions

List of Centers for Micro Discectomy in India

Popular Cities in India for Micro Discectomy are:

Doctors for Micro Discectomy in India

The right doctor to consult for Micro Discectomy is an Orthopedic and Spine surgeon.

Listing popular specialists:

Dr. Hitesh Garg

Dr. Hitesh Garg

Senior Resident, 14 years of experience

Artemis Hospital, GurgaonLocation

Orthopedics, Degenerative spine disorders, Spinal deformity, Spinal trauma, Spinal Infections, Osteoporosis Procedures, Spinal Fusions, Spinal deformitycorrection,   Artificial Disc Replacements, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeries , Cervical Spine Surgery

Dr. Sandeep Vaishya

Dr. Sandeep Vaishya

Director, 27 years of experience

Fortis Memorial Research Institute, GurgaonLocation

Neurosurgery, Intracranial Brain Tumour Surgery, Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery, Minimally Invasive brain surgery, Image Guided Neurosurgery, Brachial Plexus surgery, Spine Surgery

Dr. H. S. Chhabra

Dr. H. S. Chhabra

Chief, 30 years of experience

Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute New DelhiLocation

Orthopedics and Spine Surgeries, Vertebroplasty, Kyphoplasty, Cervical and Lumbar disc replacements, Instrumented spinal fusions (PLIF, TLIF, ALIF), Tumor surgeries with expandable cages and vertebral reconstructions, Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion with cages/plates, Scoliosis and kyphosis corrections surgery

Dr. Arun Saroha

Dr. Arun Saroha

Consultant, 19 years of experience

Max Super Specialty Hospital, GurgaonLocation

Neuro-oncology, Pediatric brain and spine surgery, Neurotrauma, Stroke Cerebrovascular surgery, Minimally invasive spine surgery, Spine fixation and fusion surgery, Scoliosis surgery, Brain tumour surgery and brain aneurysm surgery

Dr. Bipin Walia

Dr. Bipin Walia

Director, 30 years of experience

Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New DelhiLocation

Neurosurgery , Spinal Surgeries , Image guided surgery, Disc replacement, Endoscopic Disc surgery Endoscopic Cranial Surgery, Brain Tumour Surgery, Special focus on Minimally Invasive Surgery for Spinal Tumours

Dr. Rajagopalan Krishnan

Dr. Rajagopalan Krishnan

Senior Consultant, 24 years of experience

Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New DelhiLocation

Cervical and lumbar discectomies, cervical and lumbar disc replacements, vertebrectomies, TESSYS, Reconstruction for spinal trauma, Spinal tumours and the full spectrum of spinal deformities

Dr. Kalidutta Das

Dr. Kalidutta Das

Senior Consultant, 24 years of experience

Indian Spinal Injuries Center, New DelhiLocation

Orthopedics & Spine Injury Degenerative & Deformity

Dr. Aditya Gupta

Dr. Aditya Gupta

Director, 21 years of experience

Artemis Hospital, GurgaonLocation

Neurosurgery, Brain Tumor Surgery, Radiosurgery (Cyberknife, Gamma Knife) Spine Surgery, Surgery for Epilepsy, DBS Surgery for Parkinsons Disease, Brachial Plexus and Nerve surgery, Cerebrovascular Surgery (Aneurysms, AVMs)

Dr. S K Rajan

Dr. S K Rajan

HOD, 15 years of experience

Artemis Hospital, GurgaonLocation

Brain tumour surgery, Cervical surgery, Skull base surgery, Spinal fusion, Spinal tap, Spinal decompression, Spine surgeon, Brain surgery

Dr. Sajan K Hegde

Dr. Sajan K Hegde

Senior Consultant, 33 years of experience

Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, ChennaiLocation

Joint and Muscle Problems, Joint Mobilization, Spine and Joint Surgeries, Minimally Invasive Scroiliac Joint Fusion, Deformity Correction of Infantile Scoliosis, Reconstruction of Lumbar and Cervical Discs

Dr. Ravi Bhatia

Dr. Ravi Bhatia

Senior Consultant, 49 years of experience

Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New DelhiLocation

Neuro – Oncology, Brain and Spine Tumours, Cerebrovascular Surgery, Migraine, Sleep Disorders, Epilepsy, Headache, Seizures, Hyperactivity, Stroke, Head Trauma, Parkinson's Disease, Neuropathy, Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, Attention Deficit, Cranio Vertebral Anomalies

Dr. Manoj Miglani

Dr. Manoj Miglani

Senior Consultant, 22 years of experience

Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New DelhiLocation

Minimally invasive spine surgeries, Endoscopic procedures and fixations, Spinal trauma

Dr. Charanjit Singh Dhillon

Dr. Charanjit Singh Dhillon

Director, 17 years of experience

MIOT International, ChennaiLocation

Fracture Treatment, Orthopedic Physiotherapy, Joint Replacement Surgeons, Spine-Cervical, Disc-herniation of back or neck, Trauma of the Spine, Degenerative disc conditions including Osteoarthritis, Failed-back syndrome, Infections of the spine, Osteoporosis, Tumours in the spine etc.

Dr. Vikas Tandon

Dr. Vikas Tandon

Senior Consultant, 21 years of experience

Indian Spinal Injuries Center, New DelhiLocation

Spinal Trauma Reconstruction, Lumbar Canal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spondylolisthesis, Tumors of Spine, Tuberculosis

Dr. Puneet Girdhar

Dr. Puneet Girdhar

Chief, 18 years of experience

BLK Super Speciality Hospital, New DelhiLocation

Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery for Disc Herniation, Endoscopic Keyhole Surgeries, Spinal Deformity Correction Surgeries, Minimal Invasive Solution for Spinal Fractures, Spinal Tumors/Infections, Spinal Pain Management

Dr. Vidyadhara S.

Dr. Vidyadhara S.

HOD, 20 years of experience

Manipal Hospital (Old Airport Road) BangaloreLocation

Musculoskeletal Pain Management Fracture Treatment Joint Dislocation Treatment Spinal Disc Surgery Spinal Disorders Spine Injury Spinal Deformity Correction Column traumatology Disk slip Herniated Disc Wrist problems Percutaneous Vertebroplasty for Compression Fracture Neck and Spine Biopsy

Dr. Abhaya Kumar

Dr. Abhaya Kumar

Head of Department, 15 years of experience

Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, MumbaiLocation

Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery, Trigeminal Neuralgia Surgery, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Paediatric Neurosurgery

Dr. Raghava Dutt Mulukatla

Dr. Raghava Dutt Mulukatla

Consultant, 36 years of experience

Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills HyderabadLocation

Orthopedic Surgery, Spinal Surgery, Back Pain Physiotherapy, Shoulder Pain

Dr. Abrar Ahmed

Dr. Abrar Ahmed

Consultant, 33 years of experience

Apollo Gleneagles Hospital, KolkataLocation

Spine Surgery, Spine Related Disorders, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Acoustic Neuroma Removal, Artificial Disc Replacement, Anterior Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery

Dr. R T S Naik

Dr. R T S Naik

Consultant, 24 years of experience

Apollo Hospital, HydergudaLocation

Minimally invasive spine surgery, Neuro Endoscopy, Brain & Spine surgery

Success Rate

The usual success rate varies between 72-78%. Possible risks after Micro Discectomy may include, Bleeding, Nerve root damage, Paralysis, Infection, Failure to relieve symptoms, Deep vein thrombosis, etc.

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Frequently Asked Questions Related to Micro Discectomy

Before the Procedure (5 Questions):

95-98%

Micro discectomy is the surgery of the spine the surgery consists of removing the portion of the intervertebral disc, the herniated or the protruding portion of the disc that is compressing the traversing spinal nerve root.

Yes, microdiscectomy is a major surgery, even though the recovery time of the microdiscetomy are faster and more invasive than other spinal surgery.

Microdisectomy takes around one to two hours to complete.

You may have mild to moderate pain after the procedure, the pain from the surgery usually subsides within one to two weeks. You will be given painkillers for managing pain.

During the Procedure (4 Questions):

1-2 hour.

It will take approximately one hour for the surgery under general anaesthesia. 

Micro discecctomy surgery is being done bone by an orthopedic surgeon.

Micro discectomy is being done under general anaesthesia, first a breathing tube is being placed. A 1-2 centimeter longitudinal incision is made in the midline of the low back, directly over the area of the herniated disc. After the retractor is in place, an x-ray is used to confirm that the appropriate disc is identified.A few millimeters of bone of the superior lamina may be removed to fully visualize the disc herniation. The nerve root and neurologic structures are protected and carefully retracted, so that the herniated disc can be removed.  With the help of  small biting/grasping instruments the protruding disc material. All surrounding areas are also checked to ensure no additional disc fragments are remaining.The wound area is usually washed out with sterile water containing antibiotics. The deep fascial layer and subcutaneous layers are closed with a few strong sutures. The skin can usually be closed using special surgical glue, leaving a minimal scar and requiring no bandage.

Post the Procedure (11 Questions):

Schedule a follow-up appointment with your surgeon for 1 week after surgery. Physical therapy may be necessary for some people.

The recovery time varies from 1 to 4 weeks depending on the underlying disease treated and your general health. You may feel pain at the site of the incision.

Stretching exercises after back surgery.

Do not do any running/jogging, vacuuming, weight lifting, sweeping/mopping, laundry, shoveling or raking, riding a lawn mower, wave runner or anything that might irritate your back until you have completely healed from your surgery. Do not drive for at least four weeks after surgery.

Patient can safely fly back home after 10 days of the procedure.

Ask your doctor when you can drive again. Avoid riding in a car for more than 30 minutes at a time for 2 to 4 weeks after surgery. If you must ride in a car for a longer distance, stop often to walk and stretch your legs. Your time off from work depends on how quickly you feel better and on the type of work you do.

The surgeons say you should avoid lifting anything more than 10 kg for 4-6 weeks after your surgery.

Approximately 2-3 days after the surgery you have to be in hospital when you think that you are feeling better then the doctor will discharge you.

You can sleep in any position you are comfortable with, some people prefer sleeping on their back, some by keeping a pillow between their knees or to support their back.

No, Microdiscectomy does not leads to fusion the surgery is done mainly because the disc component is pressing on the nerve which causes pain, numbness and weakness.

Patients should not bend, lift anything or do any twisting motion for the first 2 to 4 weeks after surgery.  They should also sitting in the same position for more than 45-60 minutes in the first few weeks after surgery. 

You can return to your work within one to two weeks after the surgery

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