Undergoes Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic TLIF procedure at Manipal Hospitals Bhubaneswar
BHUBANESWAR, May 18 (The CONNECT): A 52-year-old corporate employee from West Bengal, who had become virtually bedridden due to excruciating back pain, has regained mobility after undergoing an advanced minimally invasive spine surgery at Manipal Hospitals in Bhubaneswar.
The patient had been battling severe low back pain radiating to both legs for several months, leaving him unable to walk more than a few steps or stand for even 10 seconds. The condition severely disrupted his professional responsibilities and daily life.
Despite nearly six months of conservative treatment, his condition continued to worsen. Seeking a permanent solution, he approached Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, where detailed clinical evaluation and MRI scans revealed a massive extruded disc at the L4-L5 level compressing the nerves.
After assessment, Dr. Kasinath Swain, Consultant in Orthopaedics and Spine Surgery, recommended a Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic (UBE) Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) — a cutting-edge minimally invasive spine procedure.
The surgery was successfully performed using advanced endoscopic techniques that enabled precise decompression with minimal tissue damage.
Dr. Swain said the case was particularly challenging as the patient was deeply anxious about surgery and wanted assurance of an early return to normal life and work.
“The recovery was remarkable. From the very first postoperative day, the patient experienced major pain relief and was able to climb stairs comfortably,” he said.
Compared to conventional open spine surgery, the patient recovered faster with minimal blood loss, almost no visible surgical scarring, shorter hospital stay, quicker rehabilitation, and an early return to routine activities, the doctor added.
Manipal Hospitals is among India’s leading healthcare providers, treating over 8 million patients annually through a network of 49 hospitals across 24 cities.
