Discectomy - Spine Surgery Package
What's included in this package
Medical Procedures
- Discectomy
- Preoperative tests
- Post-op medications
- Medications
Duration
- 4 days in the hospital
Accommodation
Hospitalization
Transport
Transfer is not included
Implant
No implant applicable
Additional information
Spine Surgerypackage details
1-Level Discectomy
Typical Package Inclusions
• Operating Room & Team: Covers the surgical suite, and the fees for the surgeon and anesthesiologist.
• Hospital Stay: Usually includes 3-4 nights in a Standard Inpatient Room, including nursing services and meals.
• Medications: Drugs used during the procedure and while admitted.
• Medical Supplies: Basic surgical supplies and specialized endoscopic tools
• Take-Home Supplies: Medications to take home,
• physical therapy sessions 2 times
• Pre-operative Screening: Consultations, blood tests,
Common Exclusions
• Pre-operative Screening: MRI, or CT scans required before surgery.
• Implanted Materials: Specialized hardware like screws or bone grafts (unless specified for a fusion package).
• Complications: Additional treatments for underlying conditions or unforeseen complications
Eligibility & Limitations (The ""Fine Print"")
Hospitals use strict criteria to keep the package price fixed:
• BMI Threshold: Often limited to patients with a BMI under 30 or 32. Higher BMI requires longer instruments and carries higher surgical risk.
• Medical Clearance: Patients with uncontrolled Diabetes, Heart Disease, or those on blood thinners (Anticoagulants) usually incur extra costs for pre-op stabilization
• Blood Thinners: If you take Aspirin or Warfarin, you must stop these 5–7 days prior
• Cardiac Clearance: Patients with a history of heart attack or stents may require an extra ""Cardiology Clearance"" fee.
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24/7 Bookimed assistance
- Personal medical coordinator
- Medical travel arrangements — booking of air tickets and hotel rooms at special partner prices
- Patient advocacy during medical travel
Programme price
What's NOT included in this package
Doctor
Dr. Panyajarn Laohapornsvan is an orthopedic surgeon. Areas of focus include spine surgery, minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques, and trauma.
Accreditations: Thai Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2020). Spine fellowships at Ramathibodi Hospital, Bangkok (2024) and Akita University, Japan (2024). Endoscopic spine surgery training at Harrison Spinartus Hospital, Seoul (2024). Certificates include Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Uniportal Endoscopic (Joimax), XLIF and MIS-TLIF (NuVasive), and MIS Spine Expert (Aesculap).
Education: BMedSci, University of Nottingham (2013). MD, Srinakarinwirot University (2016). Memberships: Royal College of Orthopaedic Surgeons of Thailand and Spine Society of Thailand. Reviewer for the Journal of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Techniques.
How are we doing?
About the clinic
Navamin 9 Hospital is a JCI-accredited private hospital in Bangkok's Min Buri district. It combines cardiology and internal medicine in one specialized center. Other main services include emergency and trauma, advanced surgery, and mother and child care.
- Treats 30,000 patients annually with a team of 100 doctors across 10 departments.
- Operates a 24-hour emergency and trauma center.
- Offers wellness and check-up programs for preventive care.
- Also holds Thailand's Hospital Accreditation (HA) for quality standards.
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