We are excited to share a groundbreaking medical achievement from our region. Thumbay Hospital Fujairah has successfully performed the first reported Awake Endoscopic Spine Fusion in the Northern Emirates.
This advanced, minimally invasive procedure allowed a 40-year-old patient—who had been battling debilitating sciatica for 14 months—to remain fully conscious during surgery and walk out of recovery entirely pain-free on the very same day.
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Key Highlights of the Press Release:
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A Regional First: This is the first reported Awake Percutaneous Transforaminal Endoscopic Discectomy and Lumbar Interbody Fusion completed in the Northern Emirates.
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Fully Conscious Surgery: The procedure was performed through a tiny 16 mm incision using an advanced expandable titanium cage, while the patient remained awake to provide real-time neurological feedback to the surgeons.
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Instant Relief & Same-Day Mobility: After a 14-month battle with severe sciatica, the patient was mobilising on his own and was completely pain-free within minutes of the surgery ending.
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The Benefits: This awake neurosurgical technique drastically reduces the physiological stress of general anesthesia, lowers complication risks, shortens hospital stays, and ensures a faster return to normal life.
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Expert Led: The landmark surgery was led by Dr. Hillol Kanti Pal (Consultant Neurosurgeon) alongside the anesthesia team of Dr. Azharuddin and Dr. Ravindra.
