Dr. Yogesh Gupta
Director & Chief Consultant – Neurosurgery
(Brain & Spine Surgeon)
“Are you suffering from long-standing spine pain that is affecting the quality of your life?”
For patients struggling with complex spine disorders, Priyush Neuro offers the latest and most advanced UBE – Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy spine surgery technique.
This is a highly minimally invasive method, performed through two tiny incisions of 0.5–0.8 cm.
A New Hope for Spine Pain
Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy (UBE) Technique
Below are the most commonly asked patient questions:
Q1: Is this surgery effective for all spine disorders?
A: Yes. It is highly effective for Slip Disc, Spinal Stenosis, Sciatica, Lower Back Pain, and Neck Pain.
Q2: How is the surgery performed?
A:
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Two small incisions of 0.6–0.8 mm are made.
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One port is used for a camera, the other for surgical instruments.
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The surgery is done without damaging bones and surrounding tissues.
Major benefits:
- Minimal blood loss
- Less pain
- Faster recovery
- Walking allowed same day
- Early hospital discharge
Q3: How soon can patients return to normal activities?
A:
Most patients resume normal activities within 48–72 hours.
Q4: Is this safer than traditional spine surgery?
A:
Yes. UBE is safer because it does not injure the back muscles or bony structures.
Q5: Are stitches required?
A:
No. As the cuts are very small, stitches are generally not needed.
Q6: Is post-surgery pain less?
A:
Yes. Pain is significantly less and recovery is quicker.
Q7: Is this technique suitable for elderly patients?
A:
Absolutely. It is especially useful for elderly patients who cannot tolerate traditional open surgery.
Q8: Is spine surgery always necessary?
A:
No.
About 80% of spine problems improve with medicines & physiotherapy.
Surgery is recommended only in severe or non-improving cases, where UBE gives excellent results.
