Laminectomy at Centro de Neurología Avanzada (CNA) in Seville, Spain, relieves pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. Neurosurgeon Dr. Pablo Clavel has over 25 years of experience, and the clinic uses minimally invasive techniques with neuronavigation and nerve monitoring.
A laminectomy removes part of a vertebra to reach the spinal canal and relieve pressure. It may be considered for spinal tumors, disc herniation, spinal canal narrowing, instability, or degenerative disc disease.
CNA uses endoscopic and microsurgical vision systems, along with radioscopic guidance. A GPS-like 3D neuronavigation system helps locate the surgical area. For vertebral tumors, the team may also use ultrasound and stereotaxis.
During surgery, a microscope gives the surgeon a closer view. Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring tracks nerve signals. These tools support work near the nervous system.
Compared with open spine surgery, the minimally invasive approach uses smaller incisions and may cause less tissue damage and blood loss. The clinic also lists less postoperative pain, a lower infection risk, and fewer hospital days as potential benefits.
Dr. Pablo Clavel specializes in spine surgery and neurosurgery. He has performed 2,000+ procedures and is a member of the Spanish Society of Neurosurgery and AO Spine.
Dr. Andrés Muñoz specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, including lumbar and cervical microsurgery. CNA is recognized by Top Doctors and has received research awards from SADE, the Andalusian Epilepsy Society.
The center reports over 2,500 spine operations and pain reduction in over 90% of cases. These figures describe past results and do not predict an individual outcome.
Before surgery, the clinic advises exhausting conservative care, such as anti-inflammatory treatment, rehabilitation, and physiotherapy. X-rays, MRI, or CT scans help the team choose a surgical technique.
Rehabilitation starts gradually after surgery. A return to usual activities may take several weeks, depending on recovery. To ask whether laminectomy may suit your case, request a consultation through Bookimed.
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| Removal of herniated disc with preoperative diagnostic | Price on request | |
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| Surgery for syringomyelia | Price on request | |
| Foraminotomy | Price on request | |
| Endoscopic discectomy | Price on request | |
| Spinal cord stimulator (SCS) | Price on request | |
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Centro de Neurología Avanzada (CNA) is a private neurology center in Sevilla, Spain. The clinic operates across multiple sites and provides multidisciplinary care for adults and children. Its medical team includes 20 doctors who specialize in neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry. The Sevilla facility has nine consultation rooms and four waiting areas.
The clinic treats roughly 35,000 patients every year. Within the dedicated Sleep Unit, specialists perform over 350 videopolysomnographic studies annually. CNA holds Top Doctors recognition for its high standard of private healthcare in Spain.
Several physicians have earned individual professional awards:
CNA hosts epilepsy specialist rotations from Central America. The medical team also presents research at major events like the International Congress of Parkinson's Disease.
The clinic manages complex neurological conditions through specialized diagnostic and treatment pathways. The Epilepsy Unit uses prolonged video-EEG monitoring – up to 15 days – to identify seizure origins. This unit reports high surgical success rates:
For neurodegenerative diseases, CNA offers an integrated cognitive decline assessment pathway. The team uses blood biomarkers and PET amyloid imaging to diagnose early-stage Alzheimer's disease. Selected patients may receive advanced anti-amyloid therapies like Donanemab or Lecanemab.
The neurosurgery department focuses on vascular pathologies and tumor removal. Surgeons perform wide craniotomies to treat giant meningiomas measuring up to 8 cm. They use intraoperative neurophysiological mapping to protect brain function during these procedures.
The Spine Unit specializes in minimally invasive techniques for degenerative disc lesions. Dr. Pablo Clavel leads the Artificial Disc Replacement (ADR) program with 25 years of experience. The clinic has performed over 2,500 spine operations. More than 90% of patients report pain reduction.
The Psychiatry department treats adult conditions including depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. Specialists use transcranial magnetic stimulation to treat medication-resistant depression. This non-invasive method uses magnetic pulses delivered through a coil on the head to adjust neural circuits.
Pediatric care comes from the Neurodevelopment and Learning Disorders Unit. The team includes neuropediatricians, psychologists, and speech therapists who treat emotional and behavioral disorders. This unit integrates family and school settings into each child's treatment plan.
CNA provides a full range of neurological testing tools. Specialists use high-resolution Doppler sonography to assess vascular risks in stroke patients. The facility also offers electromyography (EMG) and visual evoked potentials to test nerve and brain function.
The Sleep Unit features specialized equipment for sleep disorder check-ups. Spine surgeons use microsurgical vision systems and radioscopic guidance for precise implant placement. For complex epilepsy cases, the clinic uses Sentiva devices for vagus nerve stimulation.
International patients can access videoconsultations to review medical results and plan treatment. These online sessions allow initial assessments without travel. Physical attendance is only needed for imaging or instrumental studies. CNA partners with Hospital Universitario San Rafael for specialized care needs.
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