Best Spine Surgeon Dr Shailesh Hadgaonkar http://www.asianspineclinic.in/ Lumbar Microdiscectomy is a surgical procedure to treat a lumbar disc herniation.Microdiscectomy, also known as microdecompression, is a minimally invasive procedure designed to relieve pain caused by certain spinal conditions, including: Disc bulge Disc herniation Spinal stenosis Sciatica Although this procedure targets the nerves of the spinal cord, the pain alleviated is usually in the legs. A microdiscectomy is typically reserved for patients who do not respond to more conservative methods of pain relief. Surgery is usually performed within three to six weeks of the onset of pain. The procedure allows for the herniated nucleus to be removed without fully visualizing the spine, as temporary repositioning of the back muscles and nervous membrane allow for small surgical tools and cameras to perform the operation with minimal soft tissue damage. In contrast to a laminectomy where the lamina is removed, the spine's shape takes little to no change, as no bones are shifted whatsoever during this procedure. Indications for surgery : The symptoms subside in a majority of people without surgery. Surgery is considered when - 1.Symptoms fail to subside following a reasonable period of non-operative treatment. 2.Significant muscular weakness resulting from the nerve compression. 3.Difficulty in passing urine and stools resulting from nerve compression. Best Spine Surgeon Dr Shailesh Hadgaonkar http://www.asianspineclinic.in/