Medical articles of Lumbar discectomy

29/07/2025
Mr Justin Nissen
Neurosurgeon
Lumbar disc surgery for sciatica: What you need to know
If you're living with persistent leg pain caused by sciatica, you may be wondering whether surgery is the right option. In this article, a consultant neurosurgeon explains what lumbar disc surgery involves, when it may be recommended, and what you can expect from recovery.
09/01/2025
Mr Fahid Rasul
Consultant Neurosurgeon and Spinal Surgeon
Surgery for a lumbar disc prolapse (slipped disc)
Surgery for a lumbar disc prolapse, also known as a herniated or slipped disc, is typically recommended when non-surgical treatments have failed, or the condition is causing severe symptoms like persistent pain, significant nerve compression, or loss of bladder or bowel control. The goal of surgery is to relieve pressure on the affected nerves, alleviate pain and restore mobility and quality of life.
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31/10/2024
Mr Francesco Vergani
Neurosurgeon
Understanding lumbar decompression: A key procedure for relieving spinal nerve pressure
Here, renowned consultant neurosurgeon, Mr Francesco Vergani, discusses lumbar decompression in expert detail.
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20/07/2018
Mr Sanj Bassi
Neurosurgeon
When should I see a doctor about sciatica?
Sciatica is extremely common. Most people have a 80 to 90 per cent chance of having back pain in their life time. Of these patients 1 to 3 per cent go on to have sciatica. So what is it, how serious is the condition, and how can it be treated? We interviewed leading neurosurgeon Mr Sanj Bassi for the answers.
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