Frequently Asked Questions

Endoscopic spine surgery is an ultra-minimally invasive technique where the surgeon uses a small camera (endoscope) and specialized instruments inserted through a 7 mm incision. This allows precise treatment of spinal conditions with minimal damage to surrounding muscles and tissues, resulting in less pain and faster recovery.

Traditional open surgery requires a large incision (5-15 cm) and significant muscle retraction to access the spine. Endoscopic surgery uses a 7 mm incision with a camera for visualization. This means less blood loss, less postoperative pain, shorter hospital stays, and faster return to daily activities.

Yes. Endoscopic spine surgery has an excellent safety profile: the ultra-minimally invasive approach through a 7 mm incision reduces the risks of infection, blood loss and muscle damage. As with any surgery, specific risks depend on the procedure and the patient's overall health. Across our team's 27,600+ operations, the complication rate is well below 1%.

Endoscopic techniques can treat herniated discs, spinal stenosis, foraminal stenosis, bone spurs, and certain types of spinal instability. The most common procedure is endoscopic microdiscectomy for herniated lumbar discs. Your surgeon will determine if your condition is suitable for the endoscopic approach.

Most endoscopic spine procedures take between 45 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the complexity. Simpler procedures like microdiscectomy may take under an hour, while more complex decompression surgeries may take longer. Your surgeon will provide a specific estimate based on your case.

Most endoscopic spine procedures are performed under general anesthesia, meaning you will be asleep during the operation. Some simpler procedures, such as vertebroplasty, may be performed with local anesthesia and sedation. Your anesthesiologist will discuss the best option for your specific procedure.

Success rates for endoscopic spine surgery are generally very high. For endoscopic microdiscectomy, studies report success rates of 85-95% in relieving leg pain from herniated discs. Outcomes depend on the specific condition, accurate diagnosis, and following postoperative rehabilitation recommendations.

Send your MRI on Telegram or WhatsApp. A doctor from our team answers you personally, by voice, within 48 hours — surgery, a supervised recovery programme, or an examination. If surgery may help, you come for a consultation day with the surgeon. spine.uz is the front door of the Central Asian Spine Center team; operations are performed at established clinics in Tashkent.

spine.uz is the team's front door, not a hospital. Consultations and operations take place at established clinics in Tashkent where our surgeons work.

Five surgeons who operate together as one team — the team that performed Tashkent's first endoscopic spine surgery, with 27,600+ combined operations. Every complex case is reviewed by the whole team, not by one surgeon.

Your doctor discusses the cost with you in the chat after seeing your MRI, and the price is fixed in writing at the consultation. One price includes everything — there are no surprises.

Telegram is the most widely used messaging app in Uzbekistan and across Central Asia. It allows direct, instant communication with your surgeon, including sharing medical images and documents. WhatsApp is also available as an alternative contact method.

Yes. The remote MRI opinion is free: a doctor from the team reviews the scans and replies by voice. The in-person consultation at the clinic and the surgery are paid — the doctor names the cost in the chat and fixes it in writing at the consultation.

Yes — that is how most people do it. Say whose scans they are, their age and what troubles them. The doctor replies to you, and you can come to the consultation together: the whole family decides.

Then the doctor will say so. You get one of three answers: the 7 mm operation, a supervised recovery programme, or a referral to another specialist if it is not our case.

Our verified surgeons operate at established medical centers across Tashkent. The specific clinic depends on the surgeon and the procedure. After your initial consultation, the surgeon will recommend the most appropriate facility for your treatment.

Yes, we regularly assist international patients from Russia, Kazakhstan, and other countries. Tashkent offers world-class spine surgery at significantly lower costs. We can help coordinate your visit, including clinic recommendations and general logistics guidance.

Russian is the primary medical language in Tashkent and is spoken by all surgeons and most medical staff. Uzbek is widely spoken as well. English-speaking support is available for international patients who do not speak Russian or Uzbek.

Yes, Tashkent has a range of hotels and guesthouses near the major medical centers. Options range from budget-friendly to premium accommodations. We can provide recommendations based on the clinic where your procedure will be performed.

Your surgeon will provide a detailed postoperative care plan before you leave the clinic. Follow-up consultations can be arranged in person or via Telegram for remote patients. For international patients, the surgeon can coordinate with your local doctor for ongoing care after you return home.