Technique First, Cost Second
For most cases everything starts with a remote technical reading: your imaging is reviewed, and we assess whether surgery is genuinely needed and, if so, which method fits the anatomy. Not every herniated disc needs an operation. Cost is not discussed before the method is clear, because the figure is a direct consequence of the chosen technique.
What Decides the Choice of Method?
The location and type of the herniation, accompanying canal stenosis, mechanical stability and whether the same level has been entered before decide the method. A clear single-level compression points toward the endoscopic approach, a picture needing wide decompression toward UBE, and a case where instability dominates toward fusion as the more technically consistent option. The decision is led by imaging, not by intuition.
Remote Technical Review
The first step is always reading the images and reports. Sharing your MRI and any previous operative notes is enough to discuss which technique is on the table. This review is free and commits you to nothing; at the end, an honest opinion is shared on whether surgery is needed and which method is suitable.
Why the Cost Is Not a Single Figure
The cost of spine surgery varies with the chosen technique, the implants and consumables used, the type of anaesthesia, the hospital and room choice and the length of stay. The same complaint produces a different cost through different methods. That is why, rather than a fixed online list, we give a tailored and transparent quote once the technical decision is clear; at no stage are guarantees or promises of a certain outcome given.
The Practical Side of the Process
Once the technical plan is settled, the practical part is discussed: the estimated hospital time, the recommended wait before flying after surgery and follow-up visits. A multilingual team helps with appointments and communication; matters such as a companion and local transport are added to the plan. These are secondary steps that follow the choice of method.