IGMH Performs First Endoscopic Spine Surgery in the Maldives
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The Indhira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) has successfully performed the first endoscopic spine surgery in the Maldives, marking a significant milestone in the country’s neurosurgery capabilities.
Proud to announce
Department of Neurosurgery, IGMH/MCGH has launched & performed ENDOSCOPIC SPINE SURGERY for the first time in the Maldives!
Full Endoscopic Transforaminal & Interlaminar Surgeries
🇲🇻 Another milestone for neurosurgery in the Maldives!#Neurosurgery… pic.twitter.com/Vu5eToYz1d— IGMH (@igmhmv) October 1, 2025advertisement
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IGMH, the main government hospital in Malé, announced the achievement on Wednesday. Details regarding the surgery have been requested by local media but have not yet been provided by the hospital.
Endoscopic spine surgery is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat conditions such as slipped discs, nerve compression, and certain types of back pain. The technique involves the use of a small endoscope—a tube equipped with a camera and surgical instruments—allowing surgeons to access the spine through a very small incision.
Compared with traditional open surgery, the endoscopic method is associated with less post-operative pain, faster recovery times, smaller scars, reduced tissue damage, and shorter hospital stays.
IGMH described the successful surgery as another milestone for neurosurgery in the Maldives.
