Vertebrectomy
Corpectomy
Our spine surgeons specialise in vertebrectomy, which is a surgical procedure to remove all of the vertebral body
What is a vertebrectomy?
It's normally carried out if spinal disc disease or damage has spread into the bones on either side of the disc itself.
Need to know
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What happens during a vertebrectomy? icon plus
A vertebrectomy is a surgical procedure carried out under general anaesthetic. Your HCA UK surgeon will start removing your vertebral body using surgical instruments. They'll then fill the void with a cage-like structure, which will help to support your spine and encourage your bones to fuse naturally. -
How to prepare icon plus
Before your vertebrectomy, you'll most likely be asked to attend a pre-assessment appointment at a date prior to it. At this appointment, you'll meet with a nurse specialist. They will explain how to prepare for the procedure. You'll be asked to limit your food and drink intake in the hours leading up to your vertebrectomy. -
After your surgery icon plus
After your vertebrectomy, you'll be taken to our recovery ward, where our dedicated staff will care for you. Once you have recovered from the anaesthetic you will go back to your room. You may be asked to stay in hospital for two to three days to recover fully. Your consultant or nurse specialist will explain when you can leave the hospital and get back to your usual routine.
Our spinal consultants
Lower back pain
Sometimes these discs can wear out and press on the spinal cord or nerves causing lower back pain
Our locations
From complex spinal surgery to diagnostic scans and minor procedures, we provide exceptional spinal care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street
London W1G 8BJ
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
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Chelsea Outpatients
272 & 280 Kings Road
London SW3 5AW
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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HCA UK at The Wilmslow Hospital
52-54 Alderley Road
Wilmslow
Cheshire SK9 1NY
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Chiswick Medical Centre
Bond House
347-353 Chiswick High Road
London W4 4HS
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The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street
London W1G 8BJ
Request a spinal appointment
We're happy to help you make an appointment with one of our experienced spinal consultants. We can also make imaging and outpatient physiotherapy appointments for you.
Call us today
020 7079 4344