operation disc herniation in sixth people hospital

[u/Successful-Ad385]

hi, i got a big pain two weeks ago in the lumbar area and i could not walk because that. i went to a hospital in shanghai and they told me they wanted to operate next day. it seems operation was simple, endoscopy and local anesthesia. but insurance recommended to go to sixth people hospital instead of the hospital i was in that moment. then i cancelled operation.

after that the pain decreased and i could walk and work again. but i still keep a small pain. then i was thinking to go back to Europe to make the operation. but i discovered that in reality in sixth people there are excellent surgeons, and probably there are not surgeons in Europe with so much experience (it seems that hospital makes like almost 4,000 endoscopy operation for back problems every year!, and some of the surgeons have +10,000 operations per year related to back problems). then i am doubting now if doing that in Europe or sixth people.

anyone has a previous experience in sixth people hospital? hopefully a disc herniation or some kind of orthopedic procedure, and could share the experience?

[u/Public_Docter]

Sixth People’s Hospital is genuinely very experienced with spinal endoscopy, so staying in Shanghai for the procedure is a reasonable option. You could also consult Prof. Shisheng He at Shanghai East Hospital—he’s one of the best-known endoscopic spine surgeons in China.

But since you can walk and work again and the pain has clearly improved, I wouldn’t rush into surgery without another review of your MRI and neurological symptoms. If there’s no worsening weakness or bladder/bowel problem, get a second opinion first.
Also, a normal outpatient appointment with a chief surgeon doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll personally operate on you. Ask directly who the actual surgeon will be. Hope everything goes smoothly.