Endoscopic Spinal Procedures
Endoscopic spine surgery is the minimally or "ultra minimally invasive" approach that allows us to solve more and more spinal problems with cutting-edge technology.
For me, your well-being is more than a mission; it's my top priority. That's why I put the most innovative technology at your service, always with the most important thing in mind: listening to you, understanding you, and providing you with the trust and human warmth you deserve every step of the way.
Dr. Jorge Alvaro Gonzalez Ross
Endoscopic Spine Surgery with International Standards
Accelerated recovery, minimal tissue damage, and precision guided by 4K vision. Personalized care in Guadalajara and Ajijic.
Pillars of value
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Millimeter precision with endoscopic access and neurological control at all times.
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Fast recovery and same-day discharge in most cases.
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Comprehensive evaluation, surgical coordination, and high-performance isokinetic rehabilitation.
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International Credentials: ESPINEA Faculty · Schulthess Klinik (Zurich) · Würzburg (DE) · Wooridul Gangnam (Seoul).
Index
Cervical · Thoracic · Lumbar · Endo-LIF · Awake Spine
Cervical Endoscopy — Selective decompression with preservation of motion
Posterior and anterior approaches with millimeter access to treat herniated disc, foraminal stenosis and central stenosis, with HD or 4K visualization and precise nerve decompression.
Key benefits
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Early relief of radicular symptoms.
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Preservation of range of motion by avoiding fusion when it is not needed.
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Small incision and reduced postoperative discomfort.
Am I a candidate?
Patients with cervical pain radiating to the arm, paresthesias, or motor deficit with clinical-radiological correlation.
When it's NOT for me
Marked instability or severe myelopathy requiring another stabilization strategy.
Dr. J. Alvaro Gonzalez Ross. Especialista en cirugía endoscopica de columna
Thoracic Endoscopy — Safe access to a delicate area
Targeted approach for thoracic hernia and foraminal stenosis, with direct vision and minimal manipulation of vital structures; less pain and early ambulation.
Frequent indications
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Thoracic disc herniation.
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Thoracic foraminal stenosis.
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Selective resection of synovial cysts/space-occupying lesions.
Lumbar Endoscopy — Precise decompression for hernia and stenosis
Selective treatment of the canal and lateral recess to relieve sciatica and improve gait, with minimal muscle aggression.
Symptoms that provide guidance
Lower back pain with radiation, paresthesia, neurogenic claudication or weakness associated with neural compression.
Endo-LIF — Endoscopic Intervertebral Fusion
For instability (e.g., spondylolisthesis) or advanced degeneration: fusion through a small incision, seeking stability with the advantages of minimal invasion (less pain and faster recovery).
Awake Spine Surgery — Conscious sedation and neurological monitoring
Taking innovation to the next level, we are one of the few centers to offer endoscopic spine surgery under conscious sedation, also known as "Awake Spine Surgery."
During this procedure, you don't require general anesthesia. You'll be comfortably sedated and pain-free, but conscious. This allows us to:
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Monitor nerve function in real time: You can provide immediate feedback, maximizing the safety of the procedure.
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Ideal for older adults or patients with other medical conditions: Risks associated with general anesthesia are avoided.
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Even faster recovery: With no residual effects from general anesthesia, your postoperative recovery is faster and more lucid.
