Endoscopic TLIF
Endoscopic Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (Endoscopic TLIF) is a revolutionary spine surgery technique offered by Dr Shafeek in Calicut. It combines traditional TLIF principles with high-definition endoscopic visualization for minimally invasive access. Through an incision often less than one centimeter, surgeons can see spinal anatomy in real time, allowing precise disc removal, nerve decompression, and placement of bone grafts and interbody cages. This approach minimizes soft tissue trauma, reduces blood loss, shortens hospital stays, and speeds recovery, while maintaining long-term fusion stability and effective pain relief, making it one of the best treatments for lumbar spine issues.
The Endoscopic TLIF procedure in Calicut is performed through a tiny incision on the side of the spine, where a working channel and endoscope are introduced to access the disc without cutting through muscle fibers. The endoscope provides magnified, high-resolution views, enabling precise removal of the degenerated disc and placement of an interbody cage with bone graft to restore disc height, realign the spine, and relieve nerve compression. Titanium screws and rods are inserted percutaneously to stabilize the segment as fusion occurs naturally. With enhanced visualization, Dr Shafeek can safely navigate around delicate nerves and ensure complete decompression before closure. This minimally invasive approach reduces blood loss, scarring, and recovery time, offering the best treatment experience in spine surgery while allowing patients to resume normal activities sooner.
Endoscopic TLIF combines proven TLIF biomechanical stability with the least invasive access. Most patients in Calicut walk within hours, return home the same or next day, and resume light activities within 1–2 weeks. Full recovery, including sports and heavy lifting, typically occurs within 3–6 months as bone fusion matures. With fusion success rates above 90% and high patient satisfaction, Endoscopic TLIF is emerging as one of the most advanced and patient-friendly spine surgery options under Dr Shafeek, and one of the best treatments available in Calicut.