Microsurgery is the name given to the operation of very small structures that can hardly be seen with the naked eye, by magnifying them under a special operating microscope and using very thin instruments. Thanks to this method, vessels and nerves with a diameter of less than 1 mm can be operated more easily by using thread and needle, which can hardly be seen with the naked eye.
Microsurgery in lumbar hernia is the most used method in lumbar hernia surgeries, thanks to minimizing the recovery rate and hospital stay of sick people. Thanks to the micro-surgery method, an incision of 1.5-2 cm is made and no stitches are placed on the skin after the operation. Performing the operation by advanced microscopes enlarges the nerves in the operation area between 25-40 times, allowing them to be seen more easily, thus reducing the risk of damage to the nerves to zero. It causes the person to feel more comfortable after the surgery and to have almost no pain.
With this method, people who have surgery can stand up for 8 to 10 hours and can do their needs such as toilet without help. The person can be discharged on the day of the operation and can resume his daily life within a week. In the first 4 weeks after surgery, some restrictions may be imposed such as not sitting for long periods, not lifting objects heavier than 5 kilograms, not bending excessively and not stretching.
