Minimally invasive spine surgery offers several advantages over open surgery, which typically requires large incisions, muscle stripping, more anesthesia, a long hospital stay, and a long recuperation period.

The benefits of minimally invasive spine surgery include:

• • • • Minimal scarring – instead of one large scar
      • Shorter hospital stay – a few days instead of a week
      • Reduced postoperative pain
      • Shorter recovery time – a few months instead of a year
      • Quicker return to daily activities, including work
      • Less blood loss during surgery
      • Reduced risk of infection