Transforaminal Percutaneous Endoscopic Discectomy (TPED)

Transforaminal Percutaneous Endoscopic Discectomy (TPED)

Endoscopic spine surgery is an ultra-minimally invasive technique that involves using an endoscope to view the inside of the spine.

An endoscope is a thin, flexible tube with a camera at the end, which is inserted through a small incision in the patient’s skin. The surgeon uses specialized instruments to perform the surgery, while viewing the procedure on a monitor connected to the endoscope.

Transforaminal Percutaneous Endoscopic Discectomy (TPED) is an ultra-minimally invasive surgery used to alleviate lumbar disc herniation. A surgeon inserts an endoscope through the side of the body. TPED has several benefits compared to traditional open surgery, including a smaller incision, less pain and discomfort, shorter recovery time, and lower risk of complications. This means that patients can return to their normal activities more quickly and with less discomfort.