Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Dr Naveen Pandita is a pioneer in minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS), an approach that reduces tissue disruption, minimizes postoperative pain, and accelerates recovery for patients with various spinal pathologies. By utilizing specialized tubular retractors, endoscopic cameras, and real-time imaging guidance, Dr Pandita performs decompressions, discectomies, and fusions through small incisions, often less than half an inch in length. This technique spares healthy muscle and ligament structures, significantly lowering the risk of blood loss, infection, and adjacent segment degeneration while preserving spinal stability and function.

Candidates for MISS under Dr Pandita’s care include individuals suffering from herniated discs, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, and select spinal deformities. Preoperative planning involves high-resolution MRI and CT scans to precisely map anatomy, allowing Dr Pandita to customize instrument trajectories and select appropriate implants. His procedural expertise extends to lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF), transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF), and endoscopic cervical discectomy. Patients benefit from shorter hospital stays—often discharged within 24 hours—and a rapid return to daily activities, including work and recreation, typically within days to weeks.

Dr Naveen Pandita’s commitment to enhancing MISS techniques through clinical research and training underscores his leadership in advancing patient-centered spinal care. He regularly mentors surgeons in cadaver labs and presents his outcomes at international conferences, sharing innovations that improve safety and efficacy in minimally invasive approaches. Through this dedication, Dr Pandita ensures that each patient receives state-of-the-art treatment with the least invasive footprint.