Discectomy at Centro de Neurología Avanzada (CNA) in Seville, Spain, includes minimally invasive microdiscectomy. Neurosurgeon Dr. Pablo Clavel has performed 2,500+ spine surgeries, and the clinic’s spine unit has Top Doctors recognition.
CNA offers lumbar microdiscectomy and anterior cervical microdiscectomy with interbody fusion. For cervical surgery, the surgeon reaches the disc through a small horizontal incision at the front of the neck.
The procedure uses retractors, an operating microscope, and X-ray guidance called radioscopy. The team also uses microsurgical vision systems and endoscopy. For fusion, available implants include systems from NuVasive and Centinel Spine.
Minimally invasive methods can reduce tissue damage and blood loss. They may also shorten the hospital stay and support a quicker return to daily activities.
Dr. Pablo Clavel specializes in neurosurgery and spine surgery. He is a member of the Spanish Society of Neurosurgery and AO Spine, and advises Neos Surgery on research and development. Forbes has included him among Spain’s top 100 doctors.
Dr. Andrés Muñoz is a neurosurgeon specializing in minimally invasive spine techniques and spinal cord injury. He has spoken at the Spanish Neurosurgery Congress.
CNA is described as Spain’s largest outpatient neurology center. Its multidisciplinary spine unit has performed over 2,500 spine operations. More than 90% of spine surgery patients report pain reduction; individual results can vary.
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| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Anterior cervical discectomy | Price on request | |
| Stereotaxic surgeries | Price on request | |
| Craniotomy | Price on request | |
| Discectomy | Price on request | |
| Laminectomy | Price on request | |
| Stereotaxic radiosurgery | Price on request | |
| Removal of herniated disc with preoperative diagnostic | Price on request | |
| Hydrocephalus surgeries, shunt surgeries | Price on request | |
| Surgery for syringomyelia | Price on request | |
| Foraminotomy | Price on request | |
| Endoscopic discectomy | Price on request | |
| Spinal cord stimulator (SCS) | Price on request | |
| Lumbar Laminectomy and Stabilization Surgery Single Level | Price on request | |
| Cervical Laminectomy and Stabilization Surgery Single Level | Price on request | |
| Selective Dorsal Cryoablation | Price on request |
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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