At UPMC, our spine experts use minimally invasive techniques and state-of-the-art technologies to treat a wide range of spine conditions.
Minimally invasive spine surgery uses advanced techniques and technologies to treat spine conditions without disturbing the surrounding soft tissues.
While traditional spine surgery requires long incisions and moving large sections of muscles away from the spine, minimally invasive spine surgery uses small incisions. Computerized microscopes and highly specialized cameras designed for viewing the body internally assist surgeons with visualization and control.
In addition to smaller incisions, the benefits of minimally invasive spine surgery include:
At UPMC, minimally invasive spine surgery specialists are part of a multidisciplinary team. They work together to evaluate each person to determine the best treatment.
Surgery is recommended only after more conservative medical approaches have failed to provide pain relief, increase mobility, and improve quality of life.
UPMC is one of the most experienced centers in the country using minimally invasive procedures to treat spine conditions.
The spine conditions we treat with minimally invasive techniques include:
Spine surgeons at UPMC perform various types of advanced minimally invasive back and spinal procedures.
These include:
Our experts also perform traditional spine surgery procedures, including:
By UPMC Editorial Staff. Last reviewed on 2025-06-26.
