Advantages of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery:
Less Pain. Less Blood Loss. Smaller Scars. Lower Infection Risk. Shorter Hospital Stay. Quicker Bounce Back After Surgery. Less Tissue Damage. Less Anesthesia.
Risks of Surgery
There is no surgery without risks. They include but are not limited to: bad reaction to anesthesia, surgical site infection, prolonged pain, nerve injury, spinal fluid leak, and the need for additional surgery.