Yes, it is a well-established and safe technique when performed by an experienced, fellowship-trained spine surgeon like Dr. Vardan. It is often safer than traditional open surgery due to smaller incisions and less blood loss.

Most patients start walking within a day and resume light daily activities within a few days. Complete recovery is usually much faster compared to traditional open spine surgery — often 1-2 weeks instead of 4-6 weeks.

Not always. Many endoscopic procedures can be performed under local or spinal anesthesia, which means you can remain awake and recover faster with fewer anesthesia-related risks.

Not every patient needs surgery. Dr. Vardan first tries conservative treatments like medication, physiotherapy, and lifestyle changes. Surgery is only recommended when these options don’t provide sufficient relief or when nerve damage is a serious risk.

It’s a patient-friendly term for endoscopic spine surgery, where the incision is so small (7-8mm) that it only needs a small bandage instead of large stitches — resulting in less pain, minimal scarring, and much faster recovery.

Most health insurance plans cover endoscopic spine surgery. Our team can help you verify your specific coverage — feel free to contact us for details.

A consultation with Dr. Vardan, along with a review of your MRI/imaging reports, will help determine if you’re a suitable candidate based on your specific condition.