Laminectomy, also called decompression surgery, is a medical procedure performed in:
To trim or completely remove the intervertebral bone plate (the back part of the vertebra) in order to create more space in the spinal canal and relieve pressure on the nerves in the spine or spinal cord. A narrowing of the space in the spinal canal is a condition called spinal stenosis.
As part of surgery to treat a herniated disc. The surgeon may have to remove part of the lamina to access the damaged disc
Spinal tumor removal.
Laminectomy is performed by neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons who specialize in spinal surgery. Surgical procedures are only performed when physical therapy, medications and other less invasive treatments have failed.
The patient will be under general anesthesia and will not experience any pain during the laminectomy.
Why do people prefer laminectomy in Turkey?
Laminectomy is a major surgical procedure that requires highly trained medical doctors as well as well-equipped healthcare facilities. It is also an expensive medical procedure.
Turkey has gained prominence in laminectomy and other medical procedures due to the following main reasons:
Turkey has good hospitals as well as experienced board-certified orthopedic and neurosurgeons specializing in spine surgery.
The Ministry of Health and private healthcare groups in Turkey closely monitor the quality of services and medical standards for healthcare providers in the country.
Most of the hospitals in Turkey are accredited by national and international organizations such as the Joint Commission International (JCI), the Turkish Accredited Hospitals Association (TAHA), the Turkish Medical Association (TMA), the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JACHO), the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). ), etc.
Some hospitals also belong to Johns Hopkins and Harvard Medical School and other international healthcare providers.
Turkey has the highest number of JCI accredited medical facilities (more than 30) compared to other countries.
Hospitals in Turkey offer state-of-the-art healthcare facilities as well as a friendly and friendly environment run by multilingual doctors and staff.
Prices in Turkey are reasonable compared to most countries, especially Europe and the United States.
In the last ten years or so, Turkey has become one of the few international medical tourism destinations that offer laminectomy or spinal decompression surgery at lower costs but on par or better than international quality standards.
