Which specialist performs endoscopic spine surgery?

Endoscopic spine surgery uses a small camera and specialised instruments through a limited access path to reach a selected spinal problem. The surgeon reviews your symptoms, neurological examination, imaging, general health, and previous treatment before deciding whether this approach is suitable. The exact operation depends on the level and cause of nerve or spinal cord pressure; an endoscope does not make every spinal condition appropriate for this technique.

Bring your scan reports, medicine list, and details of earlier injections, therapy, or operations. Tell the surgeon about weakness, walking changes, numbness, bowel or bladder symptoms, blood-thinning medicines, and other health conditions. Discuss the intended target, anaesthesia, alternative approaches, activity limits, wound care, rehabilitation, and how the team will respond if the planned view or access is unsuitable.

Seek urgent medical assessment for new or worsening limb weakness, loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness around the inner thighs, or severe pain with difficulty walking. After surgery, promptly report fever, wound drainage, increasing redness, severe headache, worsening weakness, or a sudden change in bladder or bowel function to the surgical team.

Ask how often the surgeon uses endoscopic methods for your spinal level, what benefit is expected, and why this approach fits your imaging. Clarify the recovery plan, restrictions, warning signs, follow-up schedule, and what other treatment would be considered if symptoms persist.