- male
- 40 Years
- 14/08/2025
What exactly happens during keyhole surgery for a slipped disc do they remove the whole disc or just part of it I'm a bit confused about how much they take out
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In keyhole surgery for a slipped disc (also known as microdiscectomy or minimally invasive discectomy), the goal is to remove the damaged or herniated portion of the disc that is pressing on the nerve, not necessarily the entire disc. The surgery uses small incisions and specialized instruments to access the disc and remove the offending tissue.
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