Microdiscectomy is one of the minimally invasive methods of treating intervertebral disc herniation. The surgeon makes a small incision of the body integuments (3-4 cm). Then he folds back the paraspinal soft tissues to the side so as to gain convenient access to the nerve root pressed by the nucleus pulposus. Thanks to the use of miniature tools and apparatus enlarging the area of ​​the operating field, the nucleus pulposus can be precisely removed from the place where it puts pressure on the nerve structures. At the same time, intraoperative tissue trauma is much less extensive compared to traditional surgical access. The advantage of microdiscectomy is that it does not interfere with the structures of the spine, which gives a better cosmetic effect, enables early upright standing and shortens the recovery period.

Standing up and walking is only possible with the consent of the surgeon. Uprighting usually takes place on the same day or on the second day after the surgery. The patient receives a discharge from the hospital after an examination confirming good general and neurological condition.