Bhubaneswar, May 18, 2026: ManipalHospital Bhubaneswar successfully treated a 52-year-old corporate employee from West Bengal suffering from severe low back pain radiating to both lower limbs through an advanced minimally invasive spine surgery using Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic (UBE) TLIF technology. The patient had been struggling with debilitating pain for a prolonged period, severely affecting his mobility, office duties, and daily routine activities.
Despite undergoing conservative treatment for nearly six months, the patient’s condition continued to deteriorate. The pain became so severe that he could not walk more than five steps or stand for even 10 seconds, eventually becoming completely bedridden andseverely affecting both his professional and daily life. Concerned about his worsening condition, he visited Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar seeking a permanent solution. Upon evaluation, the medical team initially attempted further conservative management; however,the patient strongly expressed his desire for a definitive treatment option. Detailed clinical examination and MRI investigations subsequently revealed a massive extruded disc at the L4-L5 level, compressing the nerves and causing severe pain and disability.
After careful assessment, Dr. Kasinath Swain, Consultant Orthopaedics and Spine Surgery, Manipal Hospital, Bhubaneshwar recommended a Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic (UBE) Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF), one of the latest advancements inminimally invasive spine surgery. The procedure was performed successfully using advanced endoscopic spine surgery techniques that allow precise decompression with minimal tissue damage.
Speaking about the case, Dr. Kasinath Swain said, “Although we routinely perform such surgeries, this case was challenging as the patient was extremely fearful about surgery and wanted assurance of an early return to normal life and work. However,the results were remarkable. From the very first postoperative day, he experienced significant pain relief and was able to climb stairs comfortably. Compared to traditional open spine surgery, his recovery was much faster with minimal blood loss, no majorsurgical scar, shorter hospital stay, quicker rehabilitation, and early return to daily activities.”
This successful case further reinforces Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar’s expertise in advanced spine care and its commitment to bringing cutting-edge minimally invasive surgical solutions that enable faster recovery, reduced surgical trauma, and improved qualityof life for patients.
