In spinal conditions, surgery is the last step, not the first — but when it is genuinely needed, it is crucial that it is performed precisely and conservatively. The Anadolu team uses microsurgical and endoscopic techniques, intraoperative neuromonitoring and navigation, so that the procedure is as safe as possible for the nerve structures.
Before any decision to operate, the imaging is reviewed at a multidisciplinary meeting: a significant proportion of the patients who consult us are advised to have conservative treatment or a less invasive procedure.
Treatment methods at Anadolu
Microsurgery for herniated discs
Removal of the herniation under the microscope through a 2–3 cm incision; the patient gets up the same day and goes home after 1 to 2 days.
Endoscopic spine surgery
For suitable herniations — removal through an incision of less than 1 cm, with an even faster recovery.
Decompression and stabilisation
For spinal stenosis and instability — widening of the canal and fixation with screws, under navigation and neuromonitoring.
Vertebroplasty / kyphoplasty
For vertebral fractures (osteoporosis, tumours) — injecting cement into the vertebra through a needle: the pain disappears almost immediately.
Tumours of the spine and spinal cord
Microsurgical removal under neuromonitoring; in the case of metastases — surgery combined with precision radiotherapy (CyberKnife).
Why international patients choose Anadolu
- Affiliation with Johns Hopkins Medicine — shared clinical protocols with one of the largest medical centres in the United States.
- JCI, ESMO and OECI accreditations — internationally recognised quality and patient safety.
- Multidisciplinary tumour boards — your treatment plan is decided not by a single doctor but by a team of specialists.
- Support in English — a coordinator and an interpreter at every step, from your first enquiry to discharge.
- A transparent cost estimate before you travel — you know the estimated cost of treatment in advance.
- Practical assistance — our team assists with travel and, where needed, visa formalities.
Specialist doctors
How to start your treatment
Send your records
Reports, scans and test results — via the form, by email or WhatsApp.
The doctor’s opinion
A specialist will review your case free of charge within 48 hours.
Plan and cost estimate
You will receive the treatment plan and its estimated cost — before you travel.
Arrival and treatment
Transfers, accommodation and an interpreter — everything is arranged by the hospital.
Frequently asked questions — spine surgery
I have a herniated disc — is surgery essential?
In most cases, no: herniations often regress with conservative treatment. Surgery is indicated in cases of leg weakness, loss of bladder or bowel control, or pain that does not respond to treatment. Send your MRI — you will receive an honest assessment.
How long is recovery after a microdiscectomy?
Up on your feet the same day, discharge after 1 to 2 days, office work after about 2 weeks, full activity after 4 to 6 weeks.
Is spine surgery dangerous?
With the microscope, navigation and neuromonitoring, the risks are kept to a minimum. The safety of the nerve structures is monitored throughout the procedure.
Do you treat scoliosis?
Yes — in adolescents and adults, spinal deformities are corrected with modern systems under neuromonitoring; each case is planned using 3D analysis.
What should I send for an assessment?
Your spinal MRI (files or disc) and a brief description of your symptoms. The neurosurgeon will reply within 48 hours — free of charge.
Request a treatment plan and cost estimate
Free: a specialist will review your records within 48 hours.