Microdiscectomy: Complete Guide to Procedure & Recovery
The portion of a herniated disc pressing on a nerve is removed through a small incision using a microscope.
- Duration
- About 1–1.5 hours
- Anaesthesia
- General anaesthesia
- Hospital stay
- 1 day
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Microdiscectomy in India
Microdiscectomy is a spine surgery procedure used to treat Slipped Disc and Sciatica. It usually takes about 1–1.5 hours under general anaesthesia, and the typical hospital stay is 1 day.
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It is usually considered for sciatica from a disc herniation persisting beyond about 6 weeks and progressive weakness. Only a doctor can confirm whether it is right for you after examination. Go Surgery lists 2,040 spine surgery surgeons at 11,230 hospitals across 228 cities, including Delhi NCR, Hyderabad and Mumbai. Coverage for Microdiscectomy depends on your policy and insurer. Please check with your insurer before admission. Compare surgeons and request an appointment to discuss whether Microdiscectomy is right for you.
Microdiscectomy Surgeons by City
| City | Doctors Listed in This Speciality | Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi NCR | 215 | 750 |
| Hyderabad | 180 | 625 |
| Mumbai | 116 | 489 |
| Bangalore | 104 | 517 |
| Indore | 60 | 70 |
| Jaipur | 47 | 174 |
| Navi Mumbai | 44 | 132 |
| Thane | 41 | 252 |
| Nagpur | 38 | 118 |
| Nashik | 37 | 82 |
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| City | Doctors Listed in This Speciality | Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Pimpri-Chinchwad | 36 | 5 |
| Gwalior | 35 | 21 |
| Kolkata | 34 | 623 |
| Pune | 32 | 337 |
| Guwahati | 31 | 20 |
| Amritsar | 29 | 279 |
| Visakhapatnam | 29 | 73 |
| Mysore | 27 | 29 |
| Bhopal | 26 | 84 |
| Greater_Noida | 26 | 19 |
| Ranchi | 25 | 174 |
| Gorakhpur | 24 | 7 |
| Chandigarh | 23 | 34 |
| Kukatpalli | 22 | 0 |
| Bhubaneshwar | 19 | 0 |
| Rajkot | 18 | 45 |
| Bathinda | 16 | 14 |
| Dwarka | 15 | 0 |
| Chennai | 14 | 647 |
| Agra | 13 | 292 |
| Bhavnagar | 13 | 4 |
| Bareilly | 12 | 13 |
| Bikaner | 12 | 4 |
| Cuttack | 12 | 11 |
| Jalandhar | 12 | 24 |
| Kochi | 12 | 4 |
| Sagar | 12 | 2 |
| Berhampore | 11 | 0 |
| Prayagraj | 11 | 275 |
| Surat | 11 | 85 |
| Jammu | 10 | 3 |
| Kanpur | 10 | 33 |
| Muzaffarpur | 10 | 4 |
| Raipur | 10 | 37 |
| Ahmadnagar | 9 | 187 |
| Dhanbad | 9 | 51 |
| Mehsana | 9 | 0 |
| Nellore | 9 | 7 |
| Bihar Sharif | 8 | 11 |
| Hapur | 8 | 1 |
| Madurai | 8 | 34 |
| Moradabad | 8 | 4 |
| Raniganj | 8 | 1 |
| Shyamnagar | 8 | 0 |
| Aligarh | 7 | 182 |
| Begusarai | 7 | 36 |
| Meerut | 7 | 21 |
| Rohtak | 7 | 12 |
| Vijayawada | 7 | 70 |
| Bhandara | 6 | 1 |
| Bharatpur | 6 | 2 |
| Durgapur | 6 | 8 |
| Erode | 6 | 3 |
| Farrukhabad | 6 | 2 |
| Guntur | 6 | 16 |
| Jhansi | 6 | 6 |
| Jodhpur | 6 | 25 |
| Patna | 6 | 107 |
| Amravati | 5 | 262 |
| Chittorgarh | 5 | 0 |
| Coimbatore | 5 | 82 |
| Dhule | 5 | 0 |
| Jabalpur | 5 | 11 |
| Karnal | 5 | 7 |
| Morbi | 5 | 0 |
| Nainital | 5 | 0 |
| Ottappalam | 5 | 0 |
| Rajamahendravaram | 5 | 2 |
| Yavatmal | 5 | 3 |
| Alwar | 4 | 140 |
| Ankleshwar | 4 | 97 |
| Ballari | 4 | 1 |
| Bhagalpur | 4 | 25 |
| Bhiwandi | 4 | 0 |
| Gandhidham | 4 | 0 |
| Gondia | 4 | 2 |
| Howrah | 4 | 15 |
| Jalgaon | 4 | 9 |
| Kozhikode | 4 | 9 |
| Mathura | 4 | 8 |
| Nanded | 4 | 6 |
| Raurkela | 4 | 0 |
| Rewa | 4 | 3 |
| Salem | 4 | 22 |
| Shivaji_Nagar | 4 | 0 |
| Solapur | 4 | 18 |
| Ajmer | 3 | 123 |
| Akola | 3 | 216 |
| Alappuzha | 3 | 83 |
| Belgaum | 3 | 5 |
| Bharuch | 3 | 16 |
| Bokaro | 3 | 1 |
| Bundi | 3 | 0 |
| Churu | 3 | 0 |
| Davangere | 3 | 0 |
| Dombivli | 3 | 0 |
| Gaya | 3 | 7 |
| Habra | 3 | 0 |
| Hisar | 3 | 17 |
| Hosur | 3 | 4 |
| Hubli | 3 | 7 |
| Kakinada | 3 | 5 |
| Kannur | 3 | 3 |
| Palakkad | 3 | 7 |
| Vadodara | 3 | 79 |
| Vellore | 3 | 6 |
| Agra Cantt | 2 | 0 |
| Ahmedabad | 2 | 786 |
| Aizawl | 2 | 38 |
| Anand | 2 | 133 |
| Anantapur | 2 | 180 |
| Berhamapur | 2 | 0 |
| Bhatpara | 2 | 0 |
| Bommasandra | 2 | 0 |
| Chandannagar | 2 | 0 |
| Chapra | 2 | 1 |
| Cherthala | 2 | 3 |
| Chinsurah | 2 | 0 |
| Dindigul | 2 | 1 |
| Eluru | 2 | 0 |
| Gandhinagar | 2 | 6 |
| Haldwani | 2 | 0 |
| Jamnagar | 2 | 5 |
| Junagadh | 2 | 2 |
| Kalyan | 2 | 0 |
| Kamarhati | 2 | 0 |
| Kargil | 2 | 0 |
| Kollam | 2 | 8 |
| Kota | 2 | 5 |
| Lucknow | 2 | 86 |
| Mangalore | 2 | 13 |
| Nagercoil | 2 | 2 |
| New Town | 2 | 0 |
| Nizamabad | 2 | 9 |
| Pali | 2 | 2 |
| Panaji | 2 | 0 |
| Patiala | 2 | 7 |
| Pudukkottai | 2 | 1 |
| Rampur | 2 | 1 |
| Shimla | 2 | 1 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 2 | 36 |
| Varanasi | 2 | 57 |
| Vidisha | 2 | 0 |
| Vizianagaram | 2 | 4 |
| Ambattur | 1 | 115 |
| Arepally | 1 | 0 |
| Bhubaneswar | 1 | 4 |
| Bhuj | 1 | 0 |
| Bidar | 1 | 0 |
| Bilimora | 1 | 0 |
| Borivli | 1 | 0 |
| Buxar | 1 | 1 |
| Chandrapur | 1 | 0 |
| Chitradurga | 1 | 1 |
| Darbhanga | 1 | 17 |
| Dausa | 1 | 0 |
| Deoghar | 1 | 23 |
| Dharamshala | 1 | 0 |
| Diphu | 1 | 0 |
| East Delhi | 1 | 0 |
| Gadaga | 1 | 0 |
| Gaziabad | 1 | 0 |
| Gora Bazar | 1 | 0 |
| Hanamkonda | 1 | 1 |
| Hanumangarh | 1 | 0 |
| Haridwar | 1 | 5 |
| Haveri | 1 | 0 |
| Hubbali | 1 | 0 |
| Jamshedpur | 1 | 23 |
| Kadapa | 1 | 0 |
| Karimnagar | 1 | 21 |
| Karwar | 1 | 1 |
| Kayippuram | 1 | 0 |
| Kolhapur | 1 | 14 |
| Korba | 1 | 0 |
| Kurnool | 1 | 6 |
| Latur | 1 | 5 |
| Madeenaguda | 1 | 0 |
| Manissery | 1 | 0 |
| Matunga East | 1 | 0 |
| Mau | 1 | 0 |
| Medak | 1 | 0 |
| Mohali | 1 | 0 |
| Mount_Abu | 1 | 0 |
| Mumbai City | 1 | 0 |
| Nadiad | 1 | 1 |
| Naihati | 1 | 0 |
| Nalgonda | 1 | 0 |
| Nandyal | 1 | 0 |
| Neyyattinkara | 1 | 0 |
| Ongole | 1 | 0 |
| Panchmahal | 1 | 0 |
| Panipat | 1 | 4 |
| Puducherry | 1 | 7 |
| Purnia | 1 | 1 |
| Rae Bareli | 1 | 0 |
| Rajasthan | 1 | 0 |
| Ratlam | 1 | 2 |
| Ratnagiri | 1 | 1 |
| Sangli | 1 | 1 |
| Shahjanpur | 1 | 0 |
| Shamli | 1 | 0 |
| Shimoga | 1 | 2 |
| Shravasti | 1 | 0 |
| Sikar | 1 | 5 |
| Silvassa | 1 | 0 |
| Sivakasi | 1 | 1 |
| Solan | 1 | 2 |
| Sonarpur | 1 | 0 |
| Sonipat | 1 | 0 |
| Srikakulam | 1 | 3 |
| Surendranagar | 1 | 0 |
| Tirunelveli | 1 | 3 |
| Tirupati | 1 | 4 |
| Vikas Nagar | 1 | 0 |
| Vikaspuri | 1 | 0 |
| West Godavari | 1 | 0 |
| Yamuna Nagar | 1 | 0 |
When it's recommended
- Sciatica from a disc herniation persisting beyond about 6 weeks
- Progressive weakness
What happens during the procedure
- General anaesthesia
- Small incision over the spine
- Nerve gently moved aside
- Herniated fragment removed
Recovery
Walking the same day; desk work in 2–4 weeks.
Typical hospital stay: 1 day
Risks & complications
- Recurrent herniation
- Dural tear
- Infection
Microdiscectomy cost in India
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Spine Surgery hospitals
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Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
Old Rajinder Nagar, Delhi
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Hospitals Offering Microdiscectomy in India
511 hospitals are listed for this speciality. The 8 hospitals with the most listed surgeons are shown.
| Hospital | City | Doctors Listed in This Speciality |
|---|---|---|
| Care Hospitals | Hyderabad | 13 |
| Artemis Hospitals | Delhi NCR | 8 |
| KIMS | Hyderabad | 8 |
| Apollo Hospitals | Hyderabad | 7 |
| Medanta-The Medicity | Delhi NCR | 7 |
| Medicover Hospitals | Hyderabad | 7 |
| Max Super Speciality Hospital | Delhi NCR | 6 |
| Mission Hospital | Delhi NCR | 6 |
Related conditions
Slipped Disc
A slipped disc happens when the soft centre of a spinal disc pushes out and presses on nearby nerves, causing back or neck pain and pain down the limbs.
Sciatica
Sciatica is pain along the sciatic nerve, from the lower back through the buttock and down the leg, usually from a trapped nerve root.
Microdiscectomy near you
FAQs
How long does Microdiscectomy take?
About 1–1.5 hours. The exact time depends on your case.
Will I need to stay in hospital?
Typical hospital stay: 1 day.
What anaesthesia is used?
General anaesthesia. Your anaesthetist will confirm the plan for you.
How long is recovery after Microdiscectomy?
Walking the same day; desk work in 2–4 weeks.
Is Microdiscectomy covered by insurance?
It is usually covered by health insurance when medically necessary, subject to your policy's terms, waiting periods and sub-limits. Our insurance desk can check your specific policy.
Other Treatments
| Treatment | Duration | Anaesthesia | Hospital Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy | About 45–90 minutes | General anaesthesia | Same day or 1 day |
| Laparoscopic Hernia Repair | About 45–90 minutes | General anaesthesia | Same day or 1 day |
| Cataract Surgery (Phacoemulsification) | About 15–30 minutes | Topical (drops) or local anaesthesia | No stay — day care |
| Total Knee Replacement | About 1.5–2 hours | Spinal or general anaesthesia | 3–5 days |
| RIRS (Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery) | About 45–90 minutes | General anaesthesia | Same day or 1 day |
| Circumcision | About 20–45 minutes | Local or general anaesthesia | Same day |
| Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) for Varicose Veins | About 45–60 minutes | Local anaesthesia | Same day |
| Laparoscopic Appendectomy | About 45–60 minutes | General anaesthesia | 1–2 days (longer if the appendix had burst) |
| Gynecomastia Surgery | About 1–2 hours | General or local anaesthesia with sedation | Same day |
Other treatments in this speciality
Endoscopic Discectomy
The herniated disc is removed through an endoscope inserted via an incision under 1 cm, causing minimal muscle disruption.
Laminectomy / Decompression
Part of the vertebral bone and thickened ligament is removed to widen the spinal canal and relieve pressure on the nerves.
Spinal Fusion
Two or more vertebrae are joined permanently using screws, rods and bone graft to stabilise the spine.
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