Medical articles of Minimally invasive spinal surgery

14/05/2026
Mr Purnajyoti Banerjee
Consultant orthopaedic spinal surgeon
Minimally invasive spinal surgery with same day discharge
Traditional spinal operations often required long hospital stays, but innovations in MISS have made it possible for many patients to undergo surgery and return home on the same day. This article explains how these procedures work and what patients can expect from MISS with same day discharge.
24/06/2025
Mr Khalid Salem
Spinal Surgeon
Addressing spinal alignment in adult patients
Distinguished consultant orthopaedic spinal surgeon Mr Khalid Salem, provides a detailed guide to spinal malalignment and its surgical treatment in this article. He explains symptoms, effectiveness and risks, among other important points.
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07/03/2025
Mr Jibin Francis
Consultant Neurosurgeon
Spine care: What is minimally invasive spinal surgery?
Minimally invasive spinal surgery is a modern surgical approach that has transformed the way spinal conditions are treated, causing minimal disruption to surrounding tissues. If you’re considering minimally invasive spinal surgery, Mr Jibin Francis, distinguished consultant neurosurgeon, explains how it differs from traditional spinal surgery, the types of procedures available, and the recovery process to help you make an informed decision.
31/05/2023
Mr Khalid Salem
Spinal Surgeon
Minimal access spinal surgery: What are the advantages?
Minimal access spinal surgery is an alternative approach to traditional open surgical procedures that is carried out to treat spinal pathologies, with the goal of stabilising bones and joints and relieving nerve pressure. Here to provide an expert insight into minimal access spinal surgery, including its advantages and its effectiveness, is Mr Khalid Salem, distinguished consultant orthopaedic spinal surgeon.
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21/08/2020
Mrs Anne Mitchener
Neurosurgeon
Minimally invasive spine surgery: advantages and preparation
If you're experiencing back issues you may have considered minimally invasive spine surgery as a solution. We found out from top neurosurgeon, Mr Anne Mitchener, what conditions this surgery treats, it's advantages and how patients should prepare for it.
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10/12/2018
Mr Richard Selway
Neurosurgeon
Open vs. minimally-invasive spinal surgery: which is better?
There are pros and cons to both open and minimally-invasive approaches, states Mr Richard Selway, a leading neurosurgeon at the London Neurosurgery Partnership.
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26/02/2018
Mr Colin Nnadi
Adult and paediatric spinal deformity surgeon
Treatment of early onset scoliosis: what is the MAGEC system?
Early onset scoliosis is a type of scoliosis which develops in children before the age of 10. Mr Colin Nnadi, expert spinal surgeon specialised in paediatric spinal conditions, explains more about the condition and some of the newer methods it can be treated with.
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05/10/2017
Mr Sean Molloy
Orthopaedic paediatric and adult spinal deformity surgeon
Minimally invasive surgery - a safer technique for spine surgery
Leading orthopaedic surgeon, and specialist in minimally invasive surgery Mr Sean Molloy, explains all about how minimally invasive surgery is an ideal technique.
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31/08/2017
Written by Top Doctors
Minimally invasive treatments for a slipped disc (herniated disc)
A slipped disc (herniated disc) can lead to back pain and sciatica. Find out how minimally invasive treatments and ozone therapy can provide relief.
01/08/2017
Written by Top Doctors
How can spinal disc problems be solved with surgery?
Many people who experience a herniated disc display no symptoms, and require no treatment. But for those who experience related nerve pain, surgery may be required.