NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute

Surgical Evaluation

Price:$250

Dr. Branko Skovrlj, the founder of the leading spine center, NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute, is a gifted neurosurgeon, fellowship-trained spine surgeon. Dr. Skovrlj is one of only a handful of neurosurgeons who focuses his expertise in the treatment of complex spine procedures. He provides acute and chronic back pain relief. He uses advanced surgical techniques, vast skills, knowledge, training as one of the top neurosurgeons in the U.S. to provide each patient with evidence-based spinal treatments focusing on long-term successful outcomes.

Independent Medical Evaluation

Price:$500

Due to his skills and experience, Dr. Branko Skovrlj is highly regarded as a spine expert and major contributor to the field of spine surgery worldwide. When he's not actively guiding his patients to better health and less pain, he's produced a considerable number of publications, including:

More than 60 peer-reviewed articles about spine surgery, published in the most prestigious journals, such as The Spine Journal, Spine and the Journal of Neurosurgery Spine
More than 175 research papers, presented at national and international spinal medicine society meetings, where he's actively recruited as a popular speaker
At least six book chapters for separate textbooks on specific spinal surgical procedures
He's not only gained fame from his long list of publications, but also from his many speaking engagements at conferences and society meetings. He was also a key member of a National Institutes of Health (NIH)-sponsored study on discogenic pain in the lumbar spine. Discogenic pain originates from such lower back medical conditions as:

Degenerative joint disease
A herniated disc
A slipped disc

NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute offers a free MRI review.

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At NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Institute, we offer a FREE MRI review as part of our commitment to patient care.

Spine surgery is a major operation, and you should be as informed as possible when making the decision on whether or not to have it. Surgeons often take different approaches or focus on certain specialties, and you should play an active role in choosing the best option for you.

It’s essential for you to know your options and fully understand the procedure, which is why patients can benefit from getting a second opinion.

After you submit your MRI, we’ll contact you to review your results, get a better understanding of your pain, and answer any questions you may have. From there, Dr. Skovrlj is able to evaluate your condition and determine if you’re a good candidate for our minimally invasive treatment.

Lumbar/Cervical Microdiscectomy Surgery

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A microdiscectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove a section of a damaged or herniated intervertebral disc. Also referred to as a microdiscectomy decompression, the procedure is done endoscopically, with small incisions that protect the nerves surrounding your damaged disc.

A microdiscectomy is a more precise version of a discectomy. Dr. Branko Skovrlj — an award-winning neurosurgeon and the founder of NU-Spine: The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute in New Jersey — performs this procedure, when more conservative approaches to pain relief haven’t worked. The surgery follows a sequence:

Once you’re under the general anesthesia, Dr. Skovrlj makes the incisions near the problem disc.
He inserts the endoscope, using the monitor to guide it to the targeted disc.
Using small surgical tools passed through the tube, the surgeon may first remove a small piece of the vertebra shielding the spinal cord, called the lamina, in a procedure called a laminectomy.
The laminectomy is required if the disc is protruding into your spinal canal, creating a condition called stenosis.
Once Dr. Skovrlj has access to the disc, he can use the tools to remove the disc or its contents that rub up against your nerve. Removing the disc reduces the pressure on your impacted nerve.
The tools are withdrawn, and the incisions are closed and dressed.
Your doctor may have to perform a spinal fusion to make up for the disc that’s no longer doing its job. The fusion adds strength and stability to your spine. Usually performed on an in-patient basis because you’re not conscious during the procedure, microdiscectomies may require an overnight stay in the hospital.

Hemilaminectomy Discectomy Surgery

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Hemilaminectomy is a surgical technique for relieving extremely painful spine problems. When your vertebrae pinches or restricts your spinal cord or nerve roots, a hemilaminectomy may be the answer. But since not all spine surgeons perform this procedure, turn to neurosurgeon Dr. Branko Skovrlj at NU-Spine, The Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Institute in NJ when you require a hemilaminectomy.

Your spine acts as the foundation of your central nervous system, as well as the main structure of your skeletal system. When pain flares up on any part of your spine, it can quickly become chronic and debilitating. A hemilaminectomy literally means half a laminectomy, and it involves removing half as much bone from your spine.

Since an early diagnosis means earlier treatment and better results, visit a spine specialist at the first sign of a back problem. Dr. Skovrlj offers all the latest surgical technology, including minimally invasive spine surgery for:

A faster recovery period
Smaller incisions, which means less bleeding
A lower risk of infection
Less disruption of your muscles, nerves and other soft tissue