Patient Testimonial - Keyhole Spine Surgery

Domestic Patient

Patient Name

R. Manjula

Treatment for

L3/L4/L5/ Canal Stenosis with Listhosis (chronic back and leg pain)

Treated by

Dr Gangapatnam Dinesh

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Speciality

Neurosurgeon

Procedure

Keyhole Spine Surgery

Hospital Location

Medicover Hospitals, Nellore

Patient Location

Domestic

About Patient's Treatment and Recovery

For nearly eight years, R. Manjula lived with severe back and leg pain that affected every aspect of her daily life, including her agricultural work. She was diagnosed with L3/L4/L5 canal stenosis along with spondylolisthesis, a condition that caused intense pressure on the spinal nerves. Simple activities like standing, walking, or working became extremely difficult.

When she came to Medicover Hospitals, Nellore, she consulted Dr Gangapatnam Dinesh, a Neurosurgeon, who carefully evaluated her condition. He recommended minimally invasive Keyhole Spine Surgery as the most suitable treatment option. This advanced surgical approach became a turning point in her life. The surgery was successful, and Manjula experienced rapid relief from pain and an unusually quick recovery, helping her regain independence and return to her normal routine.

Patient Words

"For eight long years, constant back and leg pain made my life very difficult, especially when trying to work. When Dr Dinesh explained the keyhole surgery, I finally felt hopeful. The surgery went smoothly, and I was able to walk the very next day with much less pain. This treatment has truly given me a new life and allowed me to return to my daily work without suffering."

What Is L3/L4/L5 Canal Stenosis with Spondylolisthesis?

Canal stenosis is a condition in which the spinal canal becomes narrow, putting pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. When this narrowing occurs at the L3, L4, and L5 levels of the lower back, it often causes pain, numbness, or weakness in the back and legs. Spondylolisthesis (also called listhosis) happens when one vertebra slips forward over the one below it, increasing nerve compression and discomfort. Important points include:

Symptoms commonly include long-standing lower back pain and pain that travels down the legs.
Severe cases can restrict movement and make standing or walking for long periods very difficult.
While early treatment may include physiotherapy and pain management, surgery is often needed when symptoms persist or worsen.

What Treatment Did We Provide to R. Manjula at Medicover Hospitals, Nellore?

At Medicover Hospitals, Nellore, R. Manjula underwent minimally invasive Keyhole Spine Surgery performed by Dr Gangapatnam Dinesh. This procedure was chosen to relieve the nerve compression caused by canal stenosis and spondylolisthesis affecting multiple spinal levels.

Keyhole spine surgery was selected because it allows precise treatment of the affected areas while causing minimal damage to surrounding tissues.

The treatment involved:

Using very small incisions to access the spine, which helps protect muscles and bones.
Careful decompression of the nerves at the L3, L4 and L5 levels to relieve pressure.
Faster recovery with less post-surgery pain, allowing the patient to walk within a day and return quickly to daily activities.