Surgery

22-06-2022

"I would have surgery again without hesitation", the affirmation of a radiologist after his ADR surgery at Instituto Clavel

Edgar Rojas, a 54-year-old Colombian radiologist, discovered Instituto Clavel on YouTube, by watching the video testimonial of another patient who underwent disc replacement surgery (ADR) last year. He decided to place his trust in us for treatment of his hernias, and in the following interview you can read what he says about his experience here.   

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27-05-2022

How long does it take for a brain tumor to develop?

This question does not have only one answer, because it can vary depending on the tumor. The time it takes for a brain tumor to develop, from its inception until the patient begins to exhibit symptoms, can vary depending on the aggressiveness of the tumor. In the following article we will expand on this topic.

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17-05-2022

What are the risks of a C6-C7 cervical hernia operation?

To discuss the risks that cervical hernia surgery may entail, it is necessary to take into account the technique to be used by surgeon and the circumstances of the specific patient. We’ve prepared the following article to answer any questions you may have about it.

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28-02-2022

Types of disc herniations and how they can affect your daily life

Intervertebral disc hernias are classified according to the three areas of the spine where they can occur. In this article, we will review these three types of hernias, and describe how they can affect your daily life if left untreated.

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02-02-2022

Benign brain tumor surgery: possible side effects

Although benign tumors are not aggressive in the way that malignant tumors are, if they are located in the brain or spinal cord, they can cause problems. If you have surgery for a benign brain tumor, what are the possible side effects? Here are the answers from Instituto Clavel.  

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21-01-2022

Tips on recovery after lumbar spine surgery

The lower back is susceptible to a variety of injuries and problems that may end up requiring surgery. This area, the lumbar region, is the third main area of the spine, so we offer some guidelines here on recovery after surgery on this part of the back.   

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