Prof. Dr. Yunus Aydın is reshaping the landscape of spinal health care, bringing unparalleled medical prowess and pioneering breakthroughs in back pain management through his extensive experience and dedicated approach to spinal surgery.
With a notable achievement of over 2800 aneurysm surgeries and more than 400 AVM operations, Prof. Dr. Yunus Aydın is acclaimed for his tailored approach to patient care, ensuring a focus on patient satisfaction and well-being throughout their recovery pathway.
Aydın’s Innovative Spinal Surgery Approach
The Innovative Spinal Surgery Approach by Prof. Dr. Yunus Aydın marks a pivotal development in spinal surgical techniques, offering precise solutions for spinal stenosis and spinal cord compression without the incorporation of metal, thus significantly mitigating tissue damage. This method covers outpatient treatments for disc herniations, non-invasive options for cervical disc herniation, and effective strategies for spinal canal stenosis due to cervical calcification.
Adopting a unilateral method for bilateral decompression in spinal stenosis, Prof. Dr. Yunus Aydın has adeptly leveraged this approach in over 4,000 instances over 23 years. “Our goal is to preserve the natural structure and mobility of the spine while providing more room to squeezed spinal nerves,” he highlights. He brings attention to the common occurrence of spinal stenosis in older adults and the prevalent surgical reliance on instrumented techniques, which involve extensive and invasive procedures, thus delaying the patient’s rehabilitation. He advocates for more concise, minimally invasive surgeries for the elderly to minimize postoperative complications, emphasizing the necessity of early mobilisation after surgery.
“By using a unilateral approach, on the symptomatic side, we can decompress the spinal canal stenosis and clean disc herniations effectively, minimizing the risk of ‘Adjacent Segment Disease’ and ensuring a faster return to normal life for our patients.” This technique also facilitates the treatment of multi-level stenosis through a singular incision, without compromising the spine’s load-bearing capabilities.
Creating Natural Pathways on the Spinal Side
In addressing spinal stenosis, Prof. Dr. Yunus Aydın introduces an innovative technique that avoids the limitations associated with traditional screw and rod systems. While these conventional methods are effective for traumatic fractures or spinal conditions stemming from tumour growth, they can alter the spine’s natural biomechanics, potentially requiring additional surgical interventions.
Leveraging his experience from over 10,000 surgeries, Prof. Dr. Yunus Aydın’s technique involves establishing a natural pathway on one side of the spine for performing the requisite surgeries without affecting spinal stability. This approach preserves joint movement and prevents the risk of adjacent segment disease, with most patients being discharged within a day of their spinal surgery.
Promoting Swift Healing Through Less Invasive Methods
“The key to successful spinal surgery lies in respecting the integrity of the spine’s supporting structures,” Prof. Dr. Yunus Aydın remarks. Utilizing cutting-edge surgical tools such as the high-speed drill and Kairison bone cutter, these operations can be carried out in a way that is less invasive, reduces blood loss, and enhances effectiveness. Moreover, by retaining the yellow ligament in microdiscectomy, the surgery minimizes tissue damage, thus lessening the likelihood of nerve adhesions and the incidence of failed back surgery syndrome.
Patients who benefit from these groundbreaking spinal surgeries can anticipate markedly shorter hospital stays, with many being discharged on the same day or the following day. Nearly all patients return to their day-to-day activities within 15 days, highlighting the minimally invasive nature of these surgical procedures.