Treatments

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MIS) has established itself as a revolutionary advancement in the field of neurosurgery. It is crucial to understand that MIS is a set of advanced techniques designed to achieve the same goals as traditional open surgery, but with the least possible impact on the patient's body. Unlike traditional open surgery, which requires extensive tissue dissection and complete exposure of the spine, the minimally invasive technique minimizes tissue damage. This is achieved by avoiding detaching the spinal muscles and performing the procedure through small incisions (often 1 to 2.5 cm) or ports.

Open spinal surgery, far from being a relic of the past, is positioned within the field of spinal neurosurgery as a sophisticated and irreplaceable surgical approach for managing the most complex pathologies. As a specialist, my duty is to use the precise tool for the required procedure, and in many critical situations, open surgery is the only way to guarantee safety and the best possible outcome for the patient.

As a neurosurgeon specializing in spinal and intramedullary tumors, I believe the debate surrounding implants and stabilization in the context of surgical procedures is fundamental. Implants are not accessories; they are essential components of biomedical engineering that allow us to reconstruct, stabilize, and restore spinal function when the natural architecture has failed.

Spinal tumor surgery represents the pinnacle of complexity and specialization within neurosurgery. As a neurosurgeon specializing in spinal and intramedullary tumors, my perspective is shaped by the understanding that these procedures require not only exceptional technical skill but also a rigorous multidisciplinary approach to ensure both oncological control and the maximum preservation of neurological function.