Least invasive spine surgery is a new development in the methodology of spinal techniques, which attempt to treat spinal disorders with minimum disruption of surrounding tissues. Unlike conventional open surgeries, which often require a very large incision, and considerable dissection of normal muscle tissue, these techniques are directed toward minimizing the extent of surgical intervention. They include special tools and techniques that allow the surgeon to perform procedures through smaller incisions. These measures greatly reduce the great risks of infection, blood loss, and postoperative pain. The progress in the level of imaging technology and surgical instrumentation has further increased the scope of these procedures so that they can be brought into use for patients who would otherwise be considered at risk for conventional surgical methods.
