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Spinal tumors can be benign or cancerous lesions and may require surgical intervention to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life. Outpatient spinal tumor surgery offers a convenient and efficient treatment option for eligible patients. Minimally invasive tumor resection doesn’t require a lengthy hospital stay, and enable patient’s to return to their normal life quicker, with less pain and a shorter recovery.
Removes part of the vertebra, known as the lamina, which acts as the roof of the spinal cord. This helps decompress the nerves.
Removes abnormal disc material that may be pressing on the spinal cord or nerve roots.
Spinal tumors are abnormal growths that develop within either the bones of the spine or within the spinal cord itself, often leading to pain, neurological symptoms, and/or spinal instability. Intradural tumors occur within the thecal sac (membrane that surrounds nerves and the spinal cord) and are usually benign (schwannoma, meningioma, and ependymoma) while extradural tumors typically start in the bone of the spine (vertebra) and usually represent a metastasis.
Intradural tumor resection involves the surgical removal of tumors located within the dura mater but outside the spinal cord. This delicate procedure aims to alleviate symptoms caused by the tumor, such as pain and neurological deficits, while preserving normal function.
Extradural tumor resection is the surgical removal of tumors located outside the dura mater, typically affecting the vertebrae or epidural space. The goal is to relieve compression of the spinal cord or nerves, reduce pain, and maintain or restore spinal stability.
Dr. Macyszyn is a leading expert in outpatient spinal tumor surgery, and one of the few surgeons in the world that preforms these procedure in an outpatient setting. He provides patients with a safe and effective treatment option that minimizes downtime and promotes rapid recovery.
Repeated strain on the spine, such as from heavy lifting or repetitive motions, can cause a disc herniation over time.
Poor posture, such as slouching or hunching over a desk or computer, can put excess strain on the spine and lead to a disc herniation.
Carrying excess weight can put additional pressure on the spine and increase the risk of a disc herniation.
Intradural tumor resection is a delicate surgery to remove a tumor located inside the protective sac surrounding the spinal cord (the dura). This procedure requires careful microsurgical technique to maximize tumor removal while minimizing damage to the spinal cord and nerves, aiming to alleviate neurological symptoms.
Decompression surgery, including laminectomy, involves removing part of the vertebral bone called the lamina to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This procedure is often used to treat spinal stenosis, herniated discs, or tumors.
Decompression surgery is a procedure aimed at relieving pressure on the spinal cord or nerves, which can be caused by conditions such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or bone spurs. This pressure can lead to severe pain, numbness, and weakness, affecting your ability to perform everyday activities. Decompression surgery is a procedure aimed at relieving pressure on the spinal cord or nerves, which can be caused by conditions such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or bone spurs. This pressure can lead to severe pain, numbness, and weakness, affecting your ability to perform everyday activities.