The new endoscopic discectomy technique allows us to treat a herniated disk more safely and in a more tissue-preserving way than ever. The most important difference to a conventional endoscopic procedure is the lateral access through the foramen compared to the traditional dorsal access. By this means, the nerves that run through the spinal canal remain completely untouched and injuries, adhesions and other complications are hence avoided. Also the intervertebral ligaments that stabilize the spinal column stay intact.
As the lateral access allows for a tissue-preserving procedure which is associated with relatively little pain, no general anesthesia is required.
Under local anesthesia an optical endoscope is inserted through a small incision in the skin. It is equipped with tiny working cannulas and is carefully pushed forward to the site of the disk prolapse. The extruded disk tissue can be removed under sight control. Protruding remainders are eliminated by means of a special laser nucleolyser. In certain cases, the gel-like nucleus of the intervertebral disk is shrinked with the aid of chymopapain – a special protein-cleaving enzyme. This helps to disencumber the fibrous ring to support the subsequent healing process. For the revitalization of the spinal disk, abrasion of the calcified vertebral bone by means of minute instruments is done. This leads to a better blood supply in the disk tissue and a firm and stable fibrous ring can develop.
The intervention takes 30 to 45 minutes.
Advantages of endoscopic discectomy at a glance:
Her Majesty Rania Al-Abdullah
Jordan
I would like to highly express my admiration for your distinguished efforts that contributes to the development of the medical sector and to our county. I am pleased to express to all the staff at this outstanding medical institute, my great satisfaction and joy of the superior level the hospital achieved. I applaud for these great efforts and I support you to proceed for further achievements
Dr. Mustafa Othman Ismail
Former Sudanese Presidential Adviser, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs
We have found great welcoming from the doctors and nurses at the hospital, their treatment was distinguished, thanks to the Specialty Hospital family for their great interest and we witness excellence in everything from medicine to equipment and treatment
Andera Reichlin - Switzerland
Ambassador
I would like to express the gratitude of the Swiss Embassy in Jordan for all what the Specialty Hospital, doctors, health and administrative personnel have done for the two injured patients.
Dr. Tabita Boutros - Sudan
Former Minister of Water and Dams - Sudan
I was very pleased to visit your hospital, and I came to receive medical care and general checkups. This is an opportunity to say thank you so much for everything you have done for me
HRH Princess Basma Bint Talal
Jordan
This distinguished institute makes us proud of the progress achieved by our dear country Jordan in the field of medicine, which is equivalent to that in the best countries of the world, this excellence and progress is from the wise management of Dr. Fawzi Al-Hammouri, whose efforts and the efforts of his colleagues at the Specialty Hospital which they deserve all the admiration and appreciation
Dr. Cris Mandy - USA
Medical Provider
Your hospital is excellent and state of the art. It is equivalent to our best hospitals in America. Your commitment to medical education is evident and serves as an investment into the future of health care in Jordan.We appreciate the great care you have provide our ill and injured American patients.
Dr. Mandy - USA
Medical Provider
Your emergency department was fantastic. In 30 years of practicing medicine in the United States I have never been able to get X-rays, an ultrasound and an MRI done on one of my patients in less than 4 hours. Your hospital's efficiency and timeliness and exemplary and set the standard.Our patient went to the operating theater and had his injury successfully repaired. He is doing well thanks to the great care he received at Specialty Hospital.
HRH Princess Muna Al-Hussain
Jordan
I am pleased to express my deep appreciation and admiration for the level of achievements you have reached in the medical field for our dear country. wish you success and good luck under the Patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein
Noura Al Shaaban - Saudi Arabia
Member of the Saudi Shura Council
Through my tour at the hospital I was very pleased with the professional touch in dealing with patients from all countries, and I was impressed by the presence of the advanced equipment in all medical specialties, excellence in dealing with visitors and the quick procedures. Your most important feature is the presence of the best specialized consultants that made me feel comfort and reassured that the citizens of Saudi are receiving good care here
LT. Chire Reilly - USA
White House Medical Unit
Thank you for your welcoming hospitality and for showing us your beautiful hospital, we look forward to working with you now and in the future
Dr. Gabriella Vicuna - USA
Medical Tourism Association
It was our greatest pleasure and honor to visit you during the MTA FAM tour. We are extremely impressed with the great quality, technology and talented physicians we found at Specialty Hospital. From the moment you walk through the doors of Specialty Hospital, one feels warmth and hospitality of this great facility
HRH Prince Ghazi Bin Mohammed bin Talal
Jordan
It is my pleasure to register my pride and appreciation to the employees of this outstanding medical facility for the management, doctors, nurses and for what we have seen from the warm hospitality, honor and care of the great profession ... I wish you success and good luck in serving mankind in our beloved Jordan under the Patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein
Dr. Ahmed Al-Asbahi – Yemen
Member of Shura Council of the Republic of Yemen
I didn't find the words to express the state of progress I have seen at the Specialty Hospital, but I would like to say that the secret of this progress is referred to the man expressed by HM King Hussein, may God bless him and grant him peace, he said: "Human is the most precious thing we have”. This statement has been scientifically translated into the existence of qualified competencies in various fields especially what I have seen at the Specialty Hospital, I witnessed the stages of its development. And here I am today witnessing the reality of dealing directly with the excellence in its management, wonderful nursing and advanced medicine.
Mike Williams - Louisiana
Patient
I would like to say a big thank you to all the staff at Specialty Hospital. The care I received here was great and I highly recommend it to everyone.
Dr. Anna - Netherlands
Medical Provider
Thank you so much for all the support, help and cooperation in the last few months. Thank you for all the care for our patients and for helping me doing my job over here in Jordan
