Procedures
Procedures we perform
Each page covers what the procedure is, why it's the right answer when surgery is needed, what realistic recovery looks like, and what alternatives we considered first. Surgery is a deliberate decision, made together.
Brain, Cranial & Nerve
2 proceduresCraniotomy for Brain Tumor
Surgical removal of a brain tumor with image guidance, operating microscope, and — when the tumor is near eloquent cortex — awake mapping.
2–5 nights in hospital. Recovery varies with tumor location and pathology.
Stereotactic Navigation
Image-guided technology used during cranial and spinal procedures — a 3D map that confirms where we are in the operating room in real time.
Adjunct technology — recovery is determined by the primary procedure.
Cervical Spine
3 proceduresAnterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF)
A reliable operation for cervical disc herniation, radiculopathy, or myelopathy.
Often outpatient or 1 night. Return to desk work in 2 weeks. No collar typical at single levels.
Cervical Disc Arthroplasty
Motion-preserving alternative to ACDF for select single-level disc patients. Replace the disc instead of fusing the segment.
Often outpatient. Return to work in 1–2 weeks. Cervical motion preserved.
Posterior Cervical Fusion with Decompression
Posterior approach for multi-level cervical myelopathy or instability. Decompress the cord and fuse the segment in one operation.
1–3 nights in hospital. PT-supported recovery over 6–12 weeks.
Lumbar Spine
3 proceduresLumbar Microdiscectomy
A focused outpatient operation to relieve pressure on a single nerve root from a herniated lumbar disc.
Outpatient. Most patients walk the same day and return to desk work in 1–2 weeks.
Lumbar Laminectomy
Decompression of the lumbar spinal canal to relieve stenosis-related leg pain, heaviness, and walking limitation.
Outpatient or 1 night. Walking the same day. Return to light activity in 2–3 weeks.
TLIF / PLIF (Lumbar Fusion)
Posterior lumbar interbody fusion combined with decompression — for spondylolisthesis, instability, or stenosis where slip or motion is part of the problem.
1–2 nights in hospital. Walking before discharge. Driving in 2–4 weeks.
Considering surgery?
Schedule a consultation to discuss your specific case and explore which procedure — if any — fits your situation.