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Chronic Back Pain? Why Keyhole Spine Surgery in Calicut is the Modern Solution

December 9, 2025

If you live in Kozhikode or the surrounding Malabar region, you likely know someone suffering from severe back pain. For many, conditions like a "slipped disc" (disc herniation) or sciatica make daily life unbearable.

In the past, the only surgical solution was "open spine surgery"—a major procedure involving large incisions, muscle cutting, and months of bed rest. The fear of this surgery often kept patients suffering in silence.

But today, at GMC Ortho Hospital in Calicut, we are changing that narrative with Keyhole Spine Surgery.

What is Keyhole Spine Surgery?

Also known as Endoscopic Spine Surgery, this is a minimally invasive technique that fixes spinal problems without the "trauma" of traditional operations.

Instead of making a large cut to open up the back, our surgeons make a tiny incision—often less than 1 cm (smaller than a fingernail). Through this small opening, a specialized tube containing a high-definition 4K camera and light is inserted.

This camera transmits real-time images of your nerves and discs to a monitor, allowing the surgeon to remove the herniated disc or relieve nerve pressure with extreme precision using miniature instruments.

The Top 5 Benefits for Patients

Why are so many patients in Kerala choosing this method over traditional surgery?

1. Walk the Same Day: Because we don't cut through major back muscles (we just push them aside), recovery is incredibly fast. Most patients walk within hours of the surgery.

2. Painless Recovery: Post-operative pain is significantly reduced, meaning less reliance on painkillers.

3. No Ugly Scars: The incision is so small it can often be covered with a simple band-aid, leaving barely a mark.

4. Day-Care Procedure: In many cases, you don't even need to stay in the hospital overnight. You can go home the same day or the next morning.

5. Safer for Elders: The reduced blood loss and anesthesia time make it a safer option for older patients or those with other health concerns.

Is This Right for You?

Keyhole surgery is highly effective for specific conditions, including:

• Disc Herniation: When the soft cushion between vertebrae slips out and presses on nerves.

• Sciatica: Sharp pain radiating down the leg.

• Spinal Stenosis: Narrowing of the spinal canal.

Why Choose GMC Ortho Hospital?

Spine surgery demands precision. At GMC Ortho Hospital, Calicut, we combine expert surgical hands with world-class technology. We utilize advanced Endoscopic Camera Systems with 4K Vision, ensuring that every nerve is visible and protected during the procedure.

Take the Next Step

Don't let the fear of "surgery" stop you from living a pain-free life. Modern medicine has made fixing your back safer and easier than ever before.

Suffering from back pain? Visit GMC Ortho Hospital in Calicut for a consultation. Let’s get you back on your feet.