Endoscopic Discectomy — Precise Back Pain Relief & Nerve Decompression

If persistent back pain or sciatica is limiting daily life, an endoscopic discectomy procedure may offer targeted relief with minimal disruption. At The Spine Clinic, our goal is evidence-based care that reduces pain, shortens recovery time and protects spine function.

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Examples of endoscopic discectomy technique and patient pathway.

How an Endoscopic Discectomy Procedure Helps You

Endoscopic discectomy is a minimally invasive method to remove herniated disc fragments or soft tissue that compress nerves — providing targeted back pain relief and improvement in leg symptoms. Using a small access port and high-resolution camera, the surgeon visualises and treats the exact problem with minimal disruption to surrounding tissues.

Targeted nerve decompression
Directly relieves pressure on the nerve root that causes sciatica and radicular pain.
Minimal tissue trauma
Smaller incision and muscle-sparing access reduce post-op pain and scarring.
Faster recovery & return to activity
Most patients experience meaningful improvement quickly and follow a staged rehab plan to regain strength.
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Is this right for me?

Good candidates include patients with symptomatic disc herniation confirmed on MRI, causing leg pain, numbness or weakness where conservative care failed.

We evaluate each patient for suitable anatomy, overall health and realistic expectations before recommending an endoscopic approach.

Procedure & recovery — what to expect

  • Pre-op assessment: MRI review, medical optimisation and discussion of expected outcomes.
  • Operation: Local/regional or general anaesthesia; small access port and endoscopic removal of offending disc material.
  • Immediate recovery: Short observation; early walking and guidance for pain control.
  • Rehabilitation: Structured physiotherapy and graded return to work/exercise.
  • Long-term: Ongoing advice to reduce recurrence and maintain spine health.

Safety & outcomes

Endoscopic techniques lower soft-tissue damage and often reduce hospital stay. As with any surgery, risks include infection, bleeding, transient nerve irritation, and rare need for re-operation. We discuss personalised risk and expected improvement during consultation.

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How soon will my back pain improve?
Many patients notice improvement in leg pain within days; nerve recovery may continue for several weeks to months for full symptom resolution.
Will I need general anaesthesia?
Endoscopic discectomy can be performed under general or regional anaesthesia depending on the case and patient preference. Our anaesthesia team recommends the safest option for you.
Does endoscopic mean no scar?
The incision is very small (often < 1 cm), so scarring is minimal compared with open surgery.