The new endoscopic discectomy technique allows us to treat a herniated disk more safely and in a more tissue-preserving way than ever. The most important difference to a conventional endoscopic procedure is the lateral access through the foramen compared to the traditional dorsal access. By this means, the nerves that run through the spinal canal remain completely untouched and injuries, adhesions and other complications are hence avoided. Also the intervertebral ligaments that stabilize the spinal column stay intact.
As the lateral access allows for a tissue-preserving procedure which is associated with relatively little pain, no general anesthesia is required.
Under local anesthesia an optical endoscope is inserted through a small incision in the skin. It is equipped with tiny working cannulas and is carefully pushed forward to the site of the disk prolapse. The extruded disk tissue can be removed under sight control. Protruding remainders are eliminated by means of a special laser nucleolyser. In certain cases, the gel-like nucleus of the intervertebral disk is shrinked with the aid of chymopapain – a special protein-cleaving enzyme. This helps to disencumber the fibrous ring to support the subsequent healing process. For the revitalization of the spinal disk, abrasion of the calcified vertebral bone by means of minute instruments is done. This leads to a better blood supply in the disk tissue and a firm and stable fibrous ring can develop.
The intervention takes 30 to 45 minutes.
Advantages of endoscopic discectomy at a glance:
Dr. Anna - Netherlands
Medical Provider
Thank you so much for all the support, help and cooperation in the last few months. Thank you for all the care for our patients and for helping me doing my job over here in Jordan
Dr. Cris Mandy - USA
Medical Provider
Your hospital is excellent and state of the art. It is equivalent to our best hospitals in America. Your commitment to medical education is evident and serves as an investment into the future of health care in Jordan.We appreciate the great care you have provide our ill and injured American patients.
Anamaria Trotingher - Romania
Patient
I like to thanks Dr. Basheer Abu Halalh and all the crew at Specialty Hospital , I was in the royal suites, the hospital is perfect and super cleanthe crew is helpful and well educated. I want to thank every one who helped me and made my stay there as perfect as possible
Dr. Ahmed Al-Asbahi – Yemen
Member of Shura Council of the Republic of Yemen
I didn't find the words to express the state of progress I have seen at the Specialty Hospital, but I would like to say that the secret of this progress is referred to the man expressed by HM King Hussein, may God bless him and grant him peace, he said: "Human is the most precious thing we have”. This statement has been scientifically translated into the existence of qualified competencies in various fields especially what I have seen at the Specialty Hospital, I witnessed the stages of its development. And here I am today witnessing the reality of dealing directly with the excellence in its management, wonderful nursing and advanced medicine.
Andera Reichlin - Switzerland
Ambassador
I would like to express the gratitude of the Swiss Embassy in Jordan for all what the Specialty Hospital, doctors, health and administrative personnel have done for the two injured patients.
HRH Princess Basma Bint Talal
Jordan
This distinguished institute makes us proud of the progress achieved by our dear country Jordan in the field of medicine, which is equivalent to that in the best countries of the world, this excellence and progress is from the wise management of Dr. Fawzi Al-Hammouri, whose efforts and the efforts of his colleagues at the Specialty Hospital which they deserve all the admiration and appreciation
Noura Al Shaaban - Saudi Arabia
Member of the Saudi Shura Council
Through my tour at the hospital I was very pleased with the professional touch in dealing with patients from all countries, and I was impressed by the presence of the advanced equipment in all medical specialties, excellence in dealing with visitors and the quick procedures. Your most important feature is the presence of the best specialized consultants that made me feel comfort and reassured that the citizens of Saudi are receiving good care here
Fatima Khaled Al Bashir - Sudan
The Wife and first cousin of Sudanese president
Thank you very much Specialty Hospital for the warm welcoming and the good treatment we found, and we noticed the good reputation of the hospital's staff from administrative to doctors and we ask God to bless them
Dr. Mustafa Othman Ismail
Former Sudanese Presidential Adviser, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs
We have found great welcoming from the doctors and nurses at the hospital, their treatment was distinguished, thanks to the Specialty Hospital family for their great interest and we witness excellence in everything from medicine to equipment and treatment
Dr. Mandy - USA
Medical Provider
Your emergency department was fantastic. In 30 years of practicing medicine in the United States I have never been able to get X-rays, an ultrasound and an MRI done on one of my patients in less than 4 hours. Your hospital's efficiency and timeliness and exemplary and set the standard.Our patient went to the operating theater and had his injury successfully repaired. He is doing well thanks to the great care he received at Specialty Hospital.
Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al-Dhafri - Sultanate of Oman
Diwan of the Royal Court - Sultanate of Oman
I was very pleased with my visit to this hospital and its services to the patients. I was very surprised by the modern medical equipment’s and departments that I see for the first time. The management and the medical staff made me very ashamed of the spaciousness and hospitality that we received.
Her Majesty Rania Al-Abdullah
Jordan
I would like to highly express my admiration for your distinguished efforts that contributes to the development of the medical sector and to our county. I am pleased to express to all the staff at this outstanding medical institute, my great satisfaction and joy of the superior level the hospital achieved. I applaud for these great efforts and I support you to proceed for further achievements
Artom Neekono - USA
Medical Provider
To the men and women that make up the wonderful staff of Specialty Hospital, thank you for the care and professionalism that you have consistently provided to all that came through you doors. You have provided a piece of mind knowing that our patients will have the best care possible in what would be normally be a very difficult situation. Thank you from the bottom of my heart
Mike Williams - Louisiana
Patient
I would like to say a big thank you to all the staff at Specialty Hospital. The care I received here was great and I highly recommend it to everyone.
Tukunobu kita - Japan
Kyushu University
We visited this hospital as field research on medical tourism. The doctors kindly introduced the facilities and explained to us everything. We learned that Specialty Hospital has well-trained staff and good equipment as well as sophisticated systems. It has strong appeal for overseas patients
