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Discover the Best Clinics and Costs for Discectomy in Republic of Korea 2024

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While Discectomy treatment offers are not be available in Republic of Korea, we've selected the TOP offers based on feedback from Bookimed patients.

Turkey, Istanbul
Orthopedic oncologist - Erkam Komurcu
20 years of experience
  • Exceptional Expertise: Assoc. Prof. Erkam Kömürcü, M.D., with over 19 years of experience, is a BOARD certified orthopedic surgeon, holding a prestigious position and extensive training in Orthopedics and Traumatology.
  • Comprehensive Care Package: The offer for Lumbar and Cervical Discectomy includes an MRI, hospitalization, and all necessary transfers between the airport, hotel, and Medical Promise Hospital.
  • Convenient Hospital Stay: Patients undergoing Discectomy will benefit from a 5-day hospital stay, ensuring adequate post-operative care and recovery time.
  • International Recognition: Medical Promise Hospital is renowned for its high success rates in various specialties, attracting patients from Europe, Africa, and the USA for procedures like Discectomy.
  • Advanced Medical Technology: The hospital employs modern equipment and treatment methods, contributing to their impressive success rates and ensuring top-quality care for Discectomy patients.
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$4850
Turkey, Bursa
Orthopedist - Yunus Uysal
11 years of experience
  • Extensive Expertise of Dr. Yunus Uysal: With a medical career starting in 2013, Dr. Uysal has undergone comprehensive training programs in spinal surgery and joint reconstruction, including international training in Nashville and Luxembourg.
  • All-Inclusive Discectomy Package: The Full Endoscopic Discectomy Surgery package covers pre and post-operative consultations, MRI, language assistance, anesthesiology, ECG, blood tests, and follow-up examinations.
  • Comprehensive Care and Stay Duration: Patients benefit from a 5-day hospital stay ensuring proper post-surgical care, followed by a 10-day hotel stay for recovery and follow-up.
  • International Recognition of Turan Turan Health: Since 2016, Turan Turan Health has been providing modern treatment options for bone, muscle, and joint conditions, drawing patients internationally for their expertise in Discectomy.
  • State-of-the-Art Facilities and Treatment: The clinic prides itself on using the latest methods and equipment in orthopedics, ensuring patients receive top-notch care for their Full Endoscopic Discectomy Surgery.
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5.0
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$7000
Spain, Barcelona
Neurosurgeon - Bartolomé Oliver
48 years of experience
  • Over 43 years of neurosurgical expertise: Dr. Bartolomé Oliver has been practicing since 1976, with training from prestigious institutions worldwide.
  • Renowned microsurgical techniques: Specializing in minimally invasive Discectomy using advanced technologies like CyberKnife and Novalis.
  • Global medical recognition: A member of various international neurosurgical societies, with over 150 publications and 350 international conference reports.
  • Comprehensive "Premium" Discectomy package: Includes consultation, individual chamber, and a 5-day hospital stay followed by a 10-day hotel stay.
  • Celebrity trusted Centro Médico Teknon: Preferred by celebrities and sports figures, equipped with cutting-edge medical technologies for Discectomy.
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4.7
Package price
$26949
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7 Recent Discectomy Reviews in Republic of Korea: Check Real Patient Experience

Bakdaulet Amanbaiuly • Herniated disk
Kazakhstan
Mar 14, 2024

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If you need medical services, I recommend Bookimed
10/10 fast service, responsive staff. Everything was clear from A to Z. If you need medical services, I recommend Bookimed.
Complete organization from application to translator.
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Anonymous • Herniated disk
Israel
Oct 3, 2019

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Before and After Discectomy Pictures Before and After Discectomy Pictures
"Testing, organization, time accuracy at a high level"
The ward is excellent, the attentive staff, the surgeon is a master of his craft, testing, organization, time accuracy at a high level. It’s bad that there is a lack of Russian-speaking staff, without English knowledge it can be difficult to explain what is needed, the Russian-speaking Yako-coordinator is busy and it is difficult to find it urgently. The kitchen could to be more European, but enough food and quite tolerable. I ordered the interpreter when I met at the airport and departure separately.

Haya • Herniated disk
Qatar
Jul 12, 2019

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Emad and Varvara both of them are so helpful and respond to my request very fast
We went to Samsung hospital for consultation and they was great and service was also professional Emad and Varvara both of them are so helpful and respond to my request very fast
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89%
Surgery Time - 2 hours
Stay in the country - 7 days
Rehabilitation - 4 days
Anesthesia - General anesthesia
Verified patient reviews - 7
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Day 1 - Arrival

  • Arrival at the country"s airport.
  • Regular transfer to the hospital.

Day 2 - Pre-operation

  • Consultation with an orthopedist.
  • Perform necessary medical tests.
  • Wear varicose vein stocking for surgery preparation.

Day 3 - Discectomy

  • Arrive at the hospital early morning.
  • Preoperative anesthesia is administered.
  • Undergo Discectomy, which lasts about 1-2 hours.
  • Recovery in a postoperative ward.

Day 4 to 7 - Post-operation

  • Stay in the hospital for monitoring.
  • Start light physiotherapy exercises.
  • Gradual increase in physical activity.

Week 1 to 2 - Rehabilitation

  • Discharge from the hospital.
  • Transfer to a hotel for resting.
  • Continue with physiotherapy exercises.

Week 3 to 4 - Recovery

  • Gradual return to light work and daily activities.
  • Regular follow-up with the orthopedist.

Week 5 onwards

  • Return to regular work and sports activities.
  • See the final result of the surgery.

Note: The above schedule is a general guide. Each patient"s recovery process may vary based on individual health conditions.

What patients like:

  1. Cost.The Discectomy cost in Republic of Korea ranges from 4850$ to 23715$. Comparatively, this price is lower than the average cost in the United States, which is around $15,000.
  2. Doctor’s professionalism. Patients appreciate the high level of expertise and kindness shown by the Korean doctors. They are often members of international organizations and have certificates of excellence.
  3. Service level. The service level in Korea's hospitals is praised. Patients feel well cared for and the staff is cooperative.
  4. Discectomy efficacy. The surgery outcome is generally positive, with modern techniques used to increase success rates.
  5. Logistics. Patients find the hospitals clean and well-maintained, similar to a five-star hotel.

What patients don't like:

  1. Waiting time. Some patients find the waiting time for surgery longer than expected.
  2. Language barrier. Non-Korean speaking patients sometimes struggle with communication.
  3. Post-surgery care. Patients occasionally express dissatisfaction with the level of post-operative care.

How Much Does Discectomy Cost in Republic of Korea? Find Out Now

updated 3/27/2024
The average price of Discectomy in Republic of Korea is $10804, the minimum price is $4850, and the maximum price is $23715.
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Discectomy -from $6000 from $7400
Herniated disc surgery -from $5000 from $8900
Removal of herniated disc with preoperative diagnostic -from $5361 from $12052
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Germany, Solingen
Medical Center in Solingen
Herniated Disk | Preoperative diagnosis+surgical treatment
4.6 Excellent score 52 reviews
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What is important to know about discectomy?

  • A discectomy is the partial or complete removal of an intervertebral disc. The procedure allows you to get rid of a hernia of the spine.
  • The operation is safe due to the use of special surgical robots. These units calculate the optimal access to the damaged disc based on examination data and monitor the location of surgical instruments in real time. Such an operation minimizes the possibility of medical errors and subsequent complications.
  • The patient can return to normal life after discectomy in a week , if doctors perform the operation using modern sparing techniques: endoscopy and microsurgery. These methods allow you to remove the disc through 3-4 thin punctures up to 2 cm in size. In order not to damage the nerve endings and blood vessels, doctors use special optical devices that create an accurate magnified image of the structures of the spine. This discectomy is performed with minimal risk of side effects. The next day after the operation, the patient moves freely.
  • The success of discectomy depends on the experience of doctors. In the CIS countries, doctors began to perform endoscopic and microsurgical operations only a few years ago. They have been held in Europe and Israel for more than 10 years.

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Discover the Best Discectomy Clinics in Republic of Korea: 10 Verified Options and Prices
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Wooridul Spine Hospital
Highest-Rated Clinic for Discectomy
Republic of Korea, Seoul
5
Excellent
• 8 reviews

Wooridul Hospital is a specialized network of hospitals with experience in treating more than 30 years, which is a world leader in the treatment of diseases of the spine today. Wooridul Hospital meets the highest international standards. It is an international hospital is the best of the World by the  Medical Tourism Association.

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accreditations:

Medical Travel Quality Alliance certificate for Wooridul Spine Hospital
Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation certificate for Wooridul Spine Hospital
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Wooridul Spine Hospital
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek certificate for Wooridul Spine Hospital
Григорий • Oct 3, 2019
The ward is excellent, the attentive staff, the surgeon is a master of his craft, testing, organization, time accuracy at a high level. It’s bad that there is a lack of Russian-speaking staff, without English knowledge it can be difficult to explain what is needed, the Russian-speaking Yako-coordinator is busy and it is difficult to find it urgently. The kitchen could to be more European, but enough food and quite tolerable. I ordered the interpreter when I met at the airport and departure separately.
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Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital
Republic of Korea, Seoul
5
Excellent
• 1 review

St. Mary’s Hospital Seoul is a large multidisciplinary medical center in South Korea. The main specialties are oncology, hematology, organ transplant, cardiovascular surgery, and check-up. The hospital was the first in South Korea for liver, small bowel and cornea transplants. St. Mary’s Hospital in Korea is ranked the 5th in the world for successful bone marrow transplants.

30,000 international patients get treatment annually here.

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Joint Commission International  certificate for Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital
Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation certificate for Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital
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Ewha Womans University Medical Center
Republic of Korea, Seoul
5
Excellent
• 9 reviews

Ewha Woman's University Medical Center (EUMC) is a multidisciplinary hospital for women only. It's located in Seoul, South Korea.

The treatment of breast, thyroid, urogenital cancers, and joint replacement — are the clinic's top specialties.

Ewha doctors focus on the aesthetic results of the procedures. They perform minimally invasive operations through small incisions so that a woman does not get visible scars.

Patients from Europe, Russia, China, and the United Arab Emirates choose Ewha Medical Center every year.

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Joint Commission International  certificate for Ewha Womans University Medical Center
Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation certificate for Ewha Womans University Medical Center
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Асель • Jan 16, 2020
Mom could not make an accurate diagnosis, and we decided to be examined in Korea. I left a request in bookimed. And what surprised immediately rang. I told you how, all the tests that were done, and I was advised by the Ehwa clinic. We immediately agreed and signed up with a mammologist. Everything is clean in the clinic, all doctors, all medical staff are qualified, and very friendly. The translator was with my mother all the time, and he explained everything very clearly. They quickly took the tests, and immediately established a diagnosis, they said it was necessary to do the operation. The operation lasted 5 hours (general preparation, etc.) after the operations in the clinic 10 days. They did everything neatly, everything had almost healed. I am satisfied with the clinic and the medical coordinators of Bookimed. Thank you all very much!
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Gachon University Gil  Medical Center
Republic of Korea, Incheon
4.7
Excellent
• 3 reviews

Gachon University Gil Medical Center is a multidisciplinary hospital, providing medical services of the international level and is a leading hospital not only Korea, but also in Asia. Gil Hospital is located in the heart of Incheon at 1 hour drive from Incheon International Airport.

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World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Gachon University Gil  Medical Center
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Severance Hospital
Republic of Korea, Seoul
4.5
Excellent
• 42 reviews

Severance Hospital in Korea is an international multidisciplinary clinic at Yonsei University, located in Seoul South Korea. Yonsei Severance Hospital's Health System includes: oncology and rehabilitation centers, pediatric and women's clinics, cardiovascular center and Clinic of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology. The Hospital has been certified by JCI (Joint Commission International) and serves 1.6 million outpatients annually.

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Joint Commission International  certificate for Severance Hospital
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World's Best Smart Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Severance Hospital
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World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek certificate for Severance Hospital
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Lola Saydakhmedova • Jun 5, 2019
I was in Severance on May 27, 2019 at a reception by the oncologist's homolog, and on the same day mammography and ultrasound of the mammary glands were done. For the conclusion they said to come on June 5th. I want to say a big thank you to my coordinator Lydia, I went everywhere, translated, sat and waited in queues with me. Service at the highest level! Today, on June 5, I came back to the homologue and she looked at the pictures and said that all is not well worry. And in Russia, they saw a tumor from somewhere. I was also given a disc with ultrasound and momography and a conclusion in paper in English. Thank you all and thanks to bookimed.com! This is not a hoax, really help people. I wanted to share a photo of the clinic and the coordinator, but something is impossible to expose them.
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Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
Republic of Korea, Seoul
5
Excellent
• 4 reviews

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital is one of the most innovative multidisciplinary medical centers in Korea.

It is the 1st digital hospital in the country. The hospital is equipped witg BESTcare system that allows avoiding medical errors, improving treatment safety and effectiveness.

Bundang specializes in general and abdominal surgery, oncology, orthopedics and traumatology. 1,500,000 patients undergo treatment at in hospital every year.

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Global Healthcare Accreditation Program certificate for Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek certificate for Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
Phuoc Le • Dec 9, 2023
It is great with services, from support team of bookimed and hospital. They replied fast, very supportive. Doctor is experienced. Hospital is clean, modern. Price is good.
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Kang Dong Hospital
Republic of Korea, Busan
5
Excellent
• 3 reviews

South Korean Kang Dong Hospital is one of the best advanced medical centers in the field of orthopedics. It is one of the first hospital which began to practice multi-pronged approach to the treatment of orthopedic disorders in the world. Specialized Orthopedic Hospital uses the most modern technology, providing a full range of orthopedic services for the treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system, rehabilitation of injuries and all types of damages joints and spine.

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Луиза • Jul 15, 2022
Kang Dong Clinic has very good specialists. Good at diagnosing. Thanks a lot.
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Gangnam Severance Hospital
Republic of Korea, Seoul
4
Good
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Gangnam Severance Hospital is a large multidisciplinary medical center in Seoul, South Korea. The hospital specializes in oncology, neurosurgery, neurology, cardiology, and check-up (complex diagnostics).

Gangnam Severance Hospital has received JCI accreditation, a global organization that evaluates the clinics across the globe for safety and high-quality medical services. That means the hospital complies with international healthcare standards.

The hospital is the 1st in South Korea to perform lung transplant.

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Joint Commission International  certificate for Gangnam Severance Hospital
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Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH)
Republic of Korea, Seoul
5
Excellent
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Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH) is the leading multidisciplinary state facility in the capital of South Korea. The President of the country receives treatment here.

Since 2004, SNUH has been digitalized completely — all data about patients is stored in the electronic system.

The hospital shows the highest statistics for cancer treatment in South Korea. Other SNUH key specialties are neurosurgery, cardiovascular surgery, pediatrics, and organ transplant.

Seoul University Hospital serves 10,700 patients every day on average.

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World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH)
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World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek certificate for Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH)
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Nanoori Hospital
Republic of Korea, Seoul
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Nannori Hospital is a private single-specialty medical center located in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The strongest specialties are neurosurgery, orthopedics, and spinal surgery. The clinic is certified for the Ministry of Health and Welfare for Spine Specialty Hospital. Nannori Hospital serves only adults. 58,000 patients choose the hospital  to get medical care every year. Patients from CIS, Arab League States and Asia visit the clinic most often.

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Korean Institute for Healthcare Accreditation certificate for Nanoori Hospital
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Your Medical Travel Guide: Essential Tips and Advice

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How many days do I need to stay in Republic of Korea?
7 days
How much extra money do I need (additional to the procedure)?
A night in a 5-star hotel breakfast included — $200. A night in a 4-star hotel breakfast included — $120. A night in a 3-star hotel breakfast included — $80. Lunch & dinner — $40.
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For citizens of the UK and the USA: visa is not required.
For citizens of other countries — please visit ivisa.com to find more details on entry requirements to South Korea.
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PayPal, cash, credit cards (Visa, MasterCard).
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Flight tickets to South Korea: are not included in the price.
Transfer: clinics offer an airport-clinic-airport transfer for extra payment.

Get a Medical Assessment for Discectomy in Republic of Korea: Select Your Expert from 3 Experienced Doctors

Hyeunsung Harrison Kim
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Hyeunsung Harrison Kim
Neurosurgeon
30 years of experience

accreditations:

North American Spine Society
International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery
Nanoori Hospital
[Special Areas] Minimally Invasive spine surgery & procedure HNP (Herniated Nucleus Pulposus) lumbar cervical Spinal stenosis Degenerative Spinal disease Endoscopic Spine Surgery Minimally Invasive Lumbar Interbody Fusion   [Language]  English, Korean   [Academic Background and Work Experience] 1994                   Graduate Chosun University Medical School 1994-1999         Trained in Chosun University Hospital: Internship, Residency 2004                   21 century spine Hospital training; Seoul, Korea 2005                   Anna Hospital training; Herne, Germany 2006                   Certificated PhD                                                                                         1999~2000         Head of Neurosurgery, a Military Unit of Medical Affairs of a 15th Division, The Army of South Korea 2000~2002         Head of Neurosurgery, Armed Forces Gwangju Hospital 2002~2003         Head of Neurosurgery, Gokseong Hospital 2003~2009.5      Head of Neurosurery, Mokpo Hankook Hospital 2009.5~2014.8   Director of the Hurisarang Spine Hospital 2014.9~              Director of the Sun Han Hospital   [Professional Memberships]    : A Faculty of International Cooperation of the KOMISS (Korean Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Research Society) : A Faculty of the Korean Society of Peripheral Nervous System : A Faculty of the Korean Spinal Deformity Research Society : A Faculty of the Korean Spinal Osteoporosis Research Society : A Faculty of the Korean Society of IMS (Interventional Muscle and Soft Tissue Stimulation Therapy) : A Faculty of the Spinal Therapeutic Technology Related Link : A Faculty of the Korean Neurosurgery Hospital Society : A Journal Reviewer of World Neurosurgery : A Journal reviewer of Korean Neurological Society : Adjunct professor of the Medical College of the Chosun University : An Advisory Doctor of the 365 Homecare : An Advisory Doctor of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society   Member of the Korean Neurosurgical Society Member of the Korean Neurosurgical Spine Society Member of the Korean Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Research Society Member of the Korean Society of Peripheral Nervous System Member of the Korean Spinal Deformity Research Society Member of the Korean Spinal Osteoporosis Research Society Member of the Korean Society of Interventional Muscle and Soft Tissue Stimulation Therapy  Member of the Spinal Therapeutic Technology Related Link  Member of the Korean Musculoskeletal Laser and Radiofrequency society Member of the Korean Society of Thermology Member of the Korean Pain Society Member of the Korean Neuro-Pain Society Member of the Korean Society of Complementary & Integrative Medicine Member of the NASS (North American Spine Society) Member of the ISASS (International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery) Member of the Eurospine Member of the KASS (Korean American Spine Society) Member of the AANS (American Association of Neurological Surgeons) Member of the AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves Member of the WCMISST (World Congress of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Techniques) Member of the ACMISST (Asian Congress of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Techniques) Member of the Asia Spine Member of the World Spine Society Member of the AO Spine   [Disclosure] Solco Company: Apollon® Co-Designer / Solco India / Joimax® / S@S Care Tech   [Publication / Translation]   1.          Korean Neurosurgical Spine Society. The Textbook of Spine. Seoul, Koonja Publishing, 2008 2.          Jo DH, Lim KJ, Kim HS, Kim IH, Cho SH. Diagnosis and injection techniques in orthopedic medicine. Seoul, Hanmibook, 2005 3.          Kim HS et al. Muscles testing and function with posture and pain. Seoul, Hanmibook, 2006 4.          Kim HS, Cho SH. A manual of neuro-anatomical acupuncture. Seoul, Hanmibook, 2007 5.          Lee SC, Kim KS, Kim HS et al. Diagnosis and treatment in lumbopelvic pain: Movement, stability and lumbopelvic pain. Seoul, E-public, 2010 6.          Lim KJ, Kim KS, Kim HS, Lee HY, Heo K. Imaging of Pain. Seoul, Medbook, 2011   [Prize]   2002 Best article award in The Korean Intramuscular Stimulation Therapy Association: Kim JK, Lim KJ, Kim C, Kim HS. Intramuscular Stimulation Therapy in Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Patients. J Korean Pain Soc 16 (1): 60-67, 2003 2008 Best article award in the Korean Neurosurgical Society: Kim SW, Kim HS, Ju CI, Lee SM, Shin H. Balloon kyphoplasty in severe osteoporotic compression fracture: Is it a contraindication? Neurosurgery 2007 Mar 15; [Epub ahead of print] 2013 Best Paper Award: The Factors associated with Early Relapse after Posterolateral Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy. 6th ISMISS TURKEY 2014 Abstract Prize: Spinal canal compromise related factors of surgical success in the percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic lumbar discectomy. 3rd Asia-MISS, 7th ISMISS TURKEY 2018 Winner of the 2018 Paviz Kambin Award   [Published Articles]   1.          Kim HS, Jang SJ, Jeong SH. Analysis for Circumstantial Factors in Onset of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. J Korean Neurosurg Soc 27:939-946, 1998 2.          Kim HS, Jang SJ, Jeong SH. Microcystic Meningioma - Case Report - J Korean Neurosurg Soc 27:1271-1276, 1998 3.          Kim JK, Lim KJ, Kim C, Kim HS. Intramuscular Stimulation Therapy in Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Patients. J Korean Pain Soc 16 (1): 60-67, 2003  4.          Kim BO, Kim SW, Lee SM, Kim HS, Shin H. Effectiveness of early surgery in children with traumatic subdural hygroma. Chosun University Medical School miscellany 2004 5.          Kim HS, Ryu JK, Park IH, Jung KH, Sun KJ, Lim KJ, Jo DH. Diagnosis using the infrared thermography in lumbosacral pain and Gunn's IMNS treatment. Korean J Thermology 6: 27-34, 2005 6.          Kim HS, Jung KH, Park IH, Ryu JK, Sun KJ, Lim KJ, Jo DH. The results of thermographic image and prolotherapy for the symptoms mimicking radiculopathy developed after trauma -3 cases report- Korean J Thermology 7: 81-86, 2006 7.          Kim SW, Lee SM, Shin H, Kim HS. Percutaneous Vertebroplasty Following Postural Reduction in Unstable Vertebra Plana; Is it a Contraindication? Korean Neurosurg Soc 39: 92-95, 2006 8.          Kim HS, Park IH, Rye JK, Kim SW, Shin H. Bone Cement Augmentation of Pedicular Screwing in Severe Osteoporotic Spondylolisthetic Patients. J Korean Neurosurg Soc 42: 6-10, 2007 9.          Lim HG, Kim HS, Kim SW, Shin H. Discal Cyst Diagnosed by Radiologic Finding. J Korean Neurosurg Soc 41: 418-420, 2007 10.        Kim HS, Ju CI, Kim SW, Lee SM, Shin H. Balloon kyphoplasty in severe osteoporotic compression fracture: Is it a contraindicatioin? Neurosurgery 2007 Mar 15; [Epub ahead of print] 11.        Kim HS, Kim SW, Ju CI. Balloon Kyphoplasty through Extrapedicular Approach in the Treatment of Middle Thoracic Osteoporotic Compression Fracture : T5-T8 Level. J Korean Neurosurg Soc 42: 363-366, 2007 12.        Kim HS, Kim SW, Lee SM, Shin H. Endoscopic Discectomy for the Cauda Equina Syndrome During Third Trimester of Pregnancy. J Korean Neurosurg Soc 42: 419-420, 2007 13.        Kim HS, Park SK, Joy H, Park IH, Ryu JK, Sun KJ Lim KJ Jo DH. Diagnosis and Treatment of Sacral Asymlocation in Back Pain Patients - Clinical Experience of Prolotherapy - J Korean Pain Soc 20: 130-137, 2007 14.        Jang JH, Kim HS, Kim SW. Severe Vertebral Erosion by Huge Symptomatic Pulsating Aortic Aneurysm. J Korean Neurosurg Soc 43: 117-118, 2008 15.        Park IH, Kim HS, Park SK, Kim SW. Traumatic Pseudoaneurysm of the Superficial Temporal Artery Diagnosed by 3-dimensional CT Angiography. J Korean Neurosurg Soc 43: 209-211, 2008 16.        Wang HS, Kim HS, Ju CI, Kim SW. Delayed Bone Cement Displacement Following Balloon Kyphoplasty. J Korean Neurosurg Soc 43: 212-214, 2008 17.        Kim HS, Jo DH, Park IH, Ryu JK, Sun KJ, Lim KJ. Spontaneous Regression of a Radiculopathic Cervical Herniated Disc Following Non-surgical Treatment. Korean J Pain 21: 84-88, 2008 18.        Kim HS, Park SK, Joy H, Ryu JK, Kim SW, Ju CI. Bone Cement Augmentation of Short Segment Fixation for Unstable Burst Fracture in Severe Osteoporosis. J Korean Neurosurg Soc 44: 8-14, 2008 19.        Kim HS, Ju CI, Kim SW, Kim JG. Endoscopic Transforaminal Suprapedicular Approach in High Grade Inferior Migrated Lumbar Disc Herniation. J Korean Neurosurg Soc 45 : 67-73, 2009 20.        Kim HS, Ju CI, Kim SW, Kim JG. Huge Psoas Muscle Hematoma due to Lumbar Segmental Vessel Injury Following Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy. J Korean Neurosurg Soc 45: 192-195, 2009 21.        Ju CI, Shin H, Kim SW, Kim HS. Sacral Perineural Cyst Accompanying Disc Herniation. J Korean Neurosurg Soc 45: 185-187, 2009 22.        Chae KH, Ju CI, Lee SM, Kim BW, Kim SY, Kim HS. Strategies for Noncontained Lumbar Disc Herniation by an Endoscopic Approach : Transforaminal Suprapedicular Approach, Semi-Rigid Flexible Curved Probe, and 3-Dimensional Reconstruction CT with Discogram. J Korean Neurosurg Soc 46;312-6, 2009 23.        Oh GS, Kim HS, Ju CI, Kim SW, Lee SM, Shin H. Comparison of the Results of Balloon Kyphoplasty Performed at Different Times after Injury. J Korean Neurosurg Soc 47;199-202, 2010 24.        Kim HS, Park SK, Joy H, Park IH, Ryu JK, Ryu HS, Kim SW, Ju CI, Lim KJ, Jo DH. Hyperosmolar dextrose solution injection on lumbosacral medial branch and bilateral sacro-iliac joint for remnant buttock pain after vertebral augmentation procedures. The Pain Clinic 19; 293-297, 2007 25.        Kim HS, Ju CI, Kim SW. Bilateral Pedicle Stress Fracture Accompanying Spondylolysis in a Patient with Ankylosing Spondylitis. J Korean Neurosurg Soc 48;70-2, 2010 Member of the AO Spine 26.        Kim HS, Kim SH, Ju CI, Kim SW, Lee SM, Shin H. The Role of Bone Cement Augmentation in the Treatment of Chronic Symptomatic Osteoporotic Compression Fracture. J Korean Neurosurg Soc 48;490-5, 2010 27.        Kim SH, Kim HS, Kim SW. Lumbar Disc Herniation in Tae Kwon Do Athletic Child. J Korean Neurosurg Soc 48;538-40, 2010 28.        Kim HS, Kim SW, Lee SM, Shin H. Ligamentum Flavum Hematoma in the Adjacent Segment after a long Level Fusion.  J Korean Neurosurg Soc 49;58-60, 2011 29.        Jang KS, Kim HS, Ju CI, Kim SW, Lee SM, Shin H. Paraspinal Muscle Sparing versus Percutaneous Screw Fixation: A Prospective and Comparative Study for the Treatment of L5-S1 Spondylolisthesis. J Korean Neurosurg Soc 49(3);163-6, 2011 30.        Kim HS, Lee SK, Kim SW, Shin H. Chronic Spinal Epidural Hematoma Related to Kummell's Disease. J Korean Neurosurg Soc 49(4);231-3, 2011 31.        Kim HS, Kim HS, Kim SW, Shin H. Sudden Foot Drop Caused by Foraminal Gas Pseudocyst. J Korean Neurosurg Soc 49(6);384-6, 2011 32.        Kim HS, Ju CI, Kim SW. Foraminal Synovial Cyst Associated with Ankylosing Spondylitis. J Korean Neurosurg Soc 50(1);54-6, 2011 33.        Wang HS, Kim HY, Kim SW, Lee SM, Kim HS, Kim SH. Advantages of the Plating for Anterior Cervical Discectomy and fusion: Comparison with Wearing Cervical Collar Without Plate. Korean J Spine 8(3):161-164, 2011 34.        Kim HS, Park KH, Ju CI, Kim SW, Lee SM, Shin H. Minimally Invasive Multi-Level Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Using a Percutaneously Inserted Spinal Fixation System: Technical Tips, Surgical Outcomes. J Korean Neurosurg Soc 50;441-445, 2011 35.        Kim HY, Kim HS, Kim SW, Ju CI, Lee SM, Park HJ. Short Segment Screw Fixation without Fusion for Unstable Thoracolumbar and Lumbar Burst Fracture : A Prospective Study on Selective Consecutive Patients. J Korean Neurosurg Soc 51 : 203-207, 2012 36.        Ha SW, Ju CI, Kim SW, Lee SM, Kim YH, Kim HS. Clinical Outcomes of Percutaneous Endoscopic Surgery for Lumbar Discal Cyst. J Korean Neurosurg Soc 51 : 208-214, 2012 37.        Kim HS, Kim SW, Lee WT. Spondylolisthesis Accompanying Bilateral Pedicle Stress Fracture at Two Vertebrae. J Korean Neurosurg Soc 51 : 388-390, 2012 38.        Kim JH, Kim SW, Kim HS. Congenital Osseus Bridging of Lumbar Transverse Processes. J Korean Neurosurgo Soc 52(2): 159-60, 2012 39.        Jung HJ, Kim SW, Ju CI, Kim SH, Kim HS. Bone Cement-Augmented Short Segment Fixation with Percutaneous Screws for Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures Accompanied by Severe Osteoporosis. J Korean Neurosurg Soc 52 : 353-8, 2012 40.        Kim HS, Kim SW, Ju CI et al. Short Segment Fixation for Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture Accompanying Osteopenia : A Comparative Study. J Korean Neurosurg Soc 53 : 26-30, 2013 41.        Kim HS, Park JY. Comparative Assessment of Different Percutaneous Endoscopic Interlaminar Lumbar Discectomy (PEID) Techniques. Pain Physician 16(4):359-67, 2013 42.        Kim MH, Kim SW, Kim SH, Kim HS. Extraforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion for Cage Migration after Screw Removal: A Case Report.  Korean J Spine 10(2):104-106, 2013 43.        Park JH, Do NY, Kim SW, Kim HS. Large Perforation of Hypopharynx Secondary to Anterior Cervical Approach : A Complicated Case.<Case Report> J Korean Neurosurg Soc 53: 377-9, 2013 44.        Kim HS et al. Implant Removal after Percutaneous Short Segment Fixation for Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture: Does It Preserve Motion? J Korean Neurosurg Soc 55 : 73-77, 2014 45.        Kim SW, Ju CI, Kim HS, Kim YS. Brown-Séquard Syndrome Caused by a Cervical Synovial Cyst. Case Report. J Korean Neurosurg Soc 55: 215-7, 2014Kim DE, Kim HS, Kim SW, Kim HS. Clinical Analysis of Acute Radiculopathy after Osteoporotic Lumbar Compression Fracture. J Korean Neurosurg Soc57(1);32-5, 2015 46.        Kim HS et al. Minimally invasive percutaneous endoscopic 2 levels adjacent lumbar discectomy through 1 portal skin incision: preliminary study. Asian J Neurosurg. 2015 47.        Kim do E, Kim HS, Kim SW, Kim HS. Clinical analysis of acute radiculopathy after osteoporotic lumbar compression fracture. J Korean Neurosurg Soc. 2015  48.        Kim HS, Kim SW, Ju CI, Kim YS. Unilateral Pedicle Fracture Accompanying Spondylolytic Spondylolisthesis. J Korean Neurosurg Soc. 2015 49.        Park JH, Kim SW, Kim HS, Ko JU. Rapid Resolution of Traumatic Pneumatocyst in the Cervical Spine: A Case Report. Korean J Spine. 2015  50.        Park SJ, Kim HS, Lee SK, Kim SW. Bone Cement-Augmented Percutaneous Short Segment Fixation: An Effective Treatment for Kummell's Disease? J Korean Neurosurg Soc. 2015  51.        Park SJ, Kim HS, Kim HS, Kim SW. Complete Separation of the Vertebral Body Associated with a Schmorl's Node Accompanying Severe Osteoporosis. J Korean Neurosurg Soc. 2015   276.      2015 (P) – KOMISS Case Conference: Pitfall of percutaneous endoscopic formainoplasty in foraminal stenosis       Read more
Jaehyeon Lim
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Jaehyeon Lim
Neurosurgeon
36 years of experience

accreditations:

Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society
Korean Hospital Association
Nanoori Hospital
[Special Areas] Microscopic spinal surgery, cervical spine diseases, artificial disc, spinal tumors, mini spinal fusion surgery, scoliosis, and non-surgical exercise therapy     [Academic Background and Work Experience]   1988-1993 Completed the Intern and the Resident Courses in the Dept. of Neurosurgery of Inje University Paik Hospital in Seoul  1994-1996   Head of the Dept. of Neurosurgery in the Armed Forces Capital Hospital  1997        Introduced the anterior cervical foraminotomy to Korea first 1996-2003    Head of the Dept. of Neurosurgery of Seran Hospital  2003-Present  Professor in Inje University Paik Hospital in Seoul 2003        Developed the mini spinal fusion surgery in 2003  2003        Developed the painless spinal fusion surgery (epidural treatment after the surgery)     [Professional Memberships]    Member of the Legislation & Ethics Committee of the Korean Neurosurgical Society(KNS)  Executive director of the Doctors' Association of Gangnam-gu, Seoul  Director of the Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society (KSNS)  Member of the Korean Neurosurgical Society (KNS) Member of the Barun Spine Society  Director of The Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society Director of The Korean Hospital Association     [Overseas Training]    1998 Joined the training for minimal-access spine surgery at the Medical Education and Research Institute, Memphis, Tennessee 2002  Acquired the exercise therapy certification after completing the course at the Health Science Center in the Dept. of Medicine at the University of Florida     [Presentation and Posters]    1998 Presentation on the therapeutic results of spinal disc internal derangement for the first time at the Symposium of the Korean Neurosurgical Society  2007 Presentation at the Cervical Spine Research Society Asia Pacific Section (CSRS) 2008 Presentation at the Asia Pacific Cervical Spine Society (APCSS)     [Publications and Journals]    The Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery 2016 July;27(3):159-164. Vetebral body fracture in the middle of fused segments after removal of pedicle screw without a history of injury: A report of two cases  Woo JY, Lim JH, Jang IT   J Korean Neurosurg Soc. 2016 Mar;59(2):143-8. Bae JS, Kang KH, Park JH, Lim JH, Jang IT Postoperative Clinical Outcome and Risk Factors for Poor Outcome of Foraminal and Extraforaminal Lumbar Disc Herniation.   Spine J. 2016 Mar;16(3):e189-90. Woo JY, Pee YH, An Y, Lim JH, Jang IT. A case of acute compression fracture in block vertebra.   Spine J. 2015 May 1;15(5):1146-9. Kim SM, Kim JU, Lim JH, Jang JS, Jang IT. Delayed complication of vertebroplasty: intradural penetration of previous PMMA leakage after trauma.   Korean J Spine. 2014 Dec;11(4):221-6. Kim SM, Rhee W, Ha S, Lim JH, Jang IT. Influence of alendronate and endplate degeneration to single level posterior lumbar spinal interbody fusion.   Korean J Spine. 2013 Dec;10(4):227-31. Park JS, Choi SE, Cho TK, Kim SH, Rhee W, Kim WJ, Ha SI, Lim JH, Jang IT. Recurrence Rate after Herniotomy only versus Discectomy in Lumbar Disc Herniation.   J Neurol Surg A Cent Eur Neurosurg. 2014 Jul;75(4):270-5. Cho TK, Lim JH, Kim SH, Rhee WT, Kim WJ, Ha SI, Jang IT. Preoperative predictable factors for the occurrence of adjacent segment degeneration requiring second operation after spinal fusion at isolated L4-L5 level.   J Korean Neurosurg Soc. 2013 Mar;53(3):145-9. Bae JS, Rhee WT, Kim WJ, Ha SI, Lim JH, Jang IT. Clinical and radiologic analysis of posterior apophyseal ring separation associated with lumbar disc herniation.   Surgical Neurology 2009 June;71(6): 677-80 (E-pub) Yi S, Lim JH, Choi KS, Sheen YC, Park HK, Jang IT, Yoon DH Comparison of anterior cervical foraminotomy vs arthroplasty for unilateral cervical radiculopathy. Read more
Iltae Jang
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Iltae Jang
Neurosurgeon
41 years of experience

accreditations:

American Physician Qualification (ECFMG)
Nanoori Hospital
[Special Areas] Microscopic spinal surgery, cervical spine diseases, artificial disc, spinal tumors, mini spinal fusion surgery, scoliosis, and non-surgical exercise theapy   [Academic Background and Work Experience]   1983 BA Degree, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, KOREA 1988 M.D Degree, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, KOREA 1995 PhD Degree, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, KOREA 1984~1988 Residency Course in Neurosurgery / Ewha Womans University 2004- Present Professor of Korea University,  2004 Professor Ewha Womans University  2008-Present Professor Yonsei University 1993-2001 Director of Neurosurgery Dept. / Seran General Hospital 2003 President of Nanoori Hospital 2012 Founder of Medical Cooperation Nanoori Medical Foundation     [Professional Memberships]    3rd Chairman of Barun Spine Society Vice President of Gangnam-gu Medical Association Member of European spine society Special Executive Director of The Korean Neurosurgical Society Executive Director of The Korean Spinal Neurosurgery Society President of Korea Spine Hospital Society President of The Korean Neurosurgical Hospital Society President of Korea University Medical Doctors Association in Gangnam-gu Vice Chairman in security Division of Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency Deputy Chief of Korea University Alumnus Association Deputy Chief of Korea University College of Medicine Alumnus Association     [Awards]    Selected the best doctor in Spine Disorder Treatment by Don-A Ilbo (Leading newspaper in South Korea) Selected the best doctor in Spine Disorder Treatment by Kyunghyang Shinmun (Most credible newspaper in South Korea)     [Overseas Training]    Diploma in Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Fellowship training at Clinic Arago, Paris, France Dr.Philitte Lapresie Fellowship training at CENTER Des Massues, Lyon, France Dr. Pierre  Roussouly     [Publications and Journals]    World Neurosurg. 2016 Dec 21. Analysis of risk factors for secondary new vertebral compression fracture following percutaneous vertebroplasty in patients with osteoporosis.  Bae JS, Park JH, Kim KJ, Kim HS, Jang IT   Biomed Res Int. 2016;2016:6250247.  Structural Preservation Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Interlaminar Discectomy for L5-S1 Herniated Nucleus Pulposus. Lee JS, Kim HS, Jang JS, Jang IT   Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2016 Aug;147:11-7. Transforaminal percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy for very high-grade migrated disc herniation. Ahn Y, Jang IT, Kim WK   The Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery 2016 July;27(3):159-164. Vetebral body fracture in the middle of fused segments after removal of pedicle screw without a history of injury: A report of two cases  Woo JY, Lim JH, Jang IT   J Korean Neurosurg Soc. 2016 Mar;59(2):143-8. Postoperative Clinical Outcome and Risk Factors for Poor Outcome of Foraminal and Extraforaminal Lumbar Disc Herniation.  Bae JS, Kang KH, Park JH, Lim JH, Jang IT   Korean J Spine. 2015 Dec;12(4):256-60. Combined Interlaminar and Paraisthmic Approach for Co-existing Intracanal and Foraminal Lesion.  Lee JS, Woo JY, Jang JS, Jang IT   Spine J. 2016 Mar;16(3):e189-90. A case of acute compression fracture in block vertebra. Woo JY, Pee YH, An Y, Lim JH, Jang IT   Spine J. 2015 May 1;15(5):1146-9. Delayed complication of vertebroplasty: intradural penetration of previous PMMA leakage after trauma. Kim SM, Kim JU, Lim JH, Jang JS, Jang IT   Korean J Spine. 2014 Dec;11(4):221-6. Influence of alendronate and endplate degeneration to single level posterior lumbar spinal interbody fusion.  Kim SM, Rhee W, Ha S, Lim JH, Jang IT   Korean J Spine. 2013 Dec;10(4):237-41. Is the Cross-sectional Area after Unilateral Open Door Laminoplasty Wider than that after Midline Splitting Laminoplasty ? : Mathematical Approach. Kim SH, Kim ES, Eoh W, Jang IT, Choi SE.   Korean J Spine. 2013 Dec;10(4):227-31. Recurrence Rate after Herniotomy only versus Discectomy in Lumbar Disc Herniation.  Park JS, Choi SE, Cho TK, Kim SH, Rhee W, Kim WJ, Ha SI, Lim JH, Jang IT.   Korean J Spine. 2013 Dec;10(4):221-6. The clinical characteristics of lower lumbar osteoporotic compression fractures treated by percutaneous vertebroplasty: a comparative analysis of 120 cases. Han S, Park HS, Pee YH, Oh SH, Jang IT   J Neurosurg Spine. 2014 Apr;20(4):371-9. Extraforaminal compression of the L-5 nerve root at the lumbosacral junction: clinical analysis, decompression technique, and outcome.  Lee S, Kang JH, Srikantha U, Jang IT, Oh SH   J Neurol Surg A Cent Eur Neurosurg. 2014 Jul;75(4):270-5. Preoperative predictable factors for the occurrence of adjacent segment degeneration requiring second operation after spinal fusion at isolated L4-L5 level.  Cho TK, Lim JH, Kim SH, Rhee WT, Kim WJ, Ha SI, Jang IT   J Korean Neurosurg Soc. 2013 Mar;53(3):145-9.  Clinical and radiologic analysis of posterior apophyseal ring separation associated with lumbar disc herniation.  Bae JS, Rhee WT, Kim WJ, Ha SI, Lim JH, Jang IT   Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2007 Aug 15;32(18):1986-91.  Modified techniques to prevent sagittal imbalance after cervical arthroplasty. Yi S, Shin HC, Kim KN, Park HK, Jang IT, Yoon DH.   Journal of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Technique 1(1):40-43, 2016 Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar discectomy for Foraminal to Superior Migrated Disc at L5-S1 level using the Contralateral Interlaminar Approach: A Technical Case Repor Lee K, Kim HS, Jang JS, Pee YH, Kim JU, Lee JH, Jang IT   Journal of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Technique 1(1):5-10, 2016 Realizable Minimally Invasive 1-Day Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery: No General Anesthesia, No Hemovac Insertion, No Skin Suture Surgery, and Early Ambulation Lee JH, Kim HS, Jang JS, Jang IT, Oh SH, Kim JU   J. of Advanced Spine Surgery. 2015 5(2):42-49. Early Failures of Percutaneous Epidural Neuroplasty Requiring Decompressive Lumbar Surgery Han S, Kim DS, Oh SH, Kim TY, Jang IT Read more
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FAQ about Discectomy in Republic of Korea

A discectomy is a surgical procedure to completely or partially remove an intervertebral disc. Surgery is usually prescribed to treat a herniated disc, and most often the disc is completely removed.

What are the types of discectomy?

In world neurosurgical practice, the following types of discectomy are used:

  • classic discectomy;
  • microdiscectomy (using a special surgical microscope);
  • endoscopic microdiscectomy (minimally invasive disc removal through several incisions up to 2 cm).

What are the indications for surgery?

Discectomy is prescribed for such diseases:

  • intervertebral hernia, which compresses the nerve roots of the spinal cord;
  • changes in the spinal disc with osteochondrosis;
  • disc injury and injury
  • narrowing of the spinal canal (stenosis).

What are the contraindications for discectomy?

Contraindications for discectomy:

  • blood clotting disorders;
  • oncological diseases;
  • inflammation and infection;
  • diabetes;
  • pregnancy;
  • disorders of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

What examination should be done before the intervention?

Before discectomy, the patient undergoes an examination, which includes:

  • blood chemistry;
  • coagulogram;
  • electrocardiography;
  • x-ray of the lungs;
  • radiography;
  • computed (CT) or magnetic resonance (MRI) tomography.

How long does a discectomy take?

The duration of the operation is from 30 minutes to 2 hours , depending on the surgical approach chosen by the doctor (open, endoscopic.) After 6 hours, the patient can already get up and walk.

Hospitalization does not exceed 3 days .

How is an intervertebral disc removed?

Discectomy is performed under general anesthesia. Depending on the localization of the intervertebral hernia, the operation is performed in the areas of the cervical, thoracic or lumbar regions.

The discectomy is performed by a neurosurgeon. With an open intervention, he performs an incision up to 10 cm , through which he removes the damaged intervertebral disc.

If necessary, the doctor fixes the vertebrae with a special frame or replaces the intervertebral disc with an artificial one.

The operation lasts up to 2 hours .

For the first 2 months after the intervention, doctors recommend wearing a supporting corset.

microdiscectomy

The incision for microdiscectomy is only 3 cm , and the total duration of the operation does not exceed 1.5 hours .

Endoscopic microdiscectomy

When performing an endoscopic microdiscectomy, doctors use local anesthesia . The incision does not exceed 2 cm . The duration of the operation is less than half an hour .

What complications can occur after the removal of the spinal disc?

After any type of discectomy, there is a possibility of developing some complications:

  • sensory disturbance in the extremities;
  • development of a hernia in adjacent intervertebral discs;
  • deep vein thrombosis of the legs;
  • inflammatory process in the spinal cord and its membrane.

To avoid such consequences, it is necessary to choose a qualified neurosurgeon and a clinic that has the necessary equipment. On our website you can find medical centers around the world that offer the best treatment.

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