What is Discectomy Level 2 Surgery?

A discectomy is an operation on the spine in the lower back - it's also known as a lumbar discectomy. Its purpose is to remove a disc prolapse and relieve pressure on the nerve roots that leave the spine and run down to form the nerves in your legs.

Discectomy Level 2 Self Pay Surgery Package Includes:
  • Outpatient diagnostic and pathology services
  • Pre-admission assessment & testing
  • Hospital charges from admission to discharge
  • Surgeon fee
  • VR Assistant Surgeon fee
  • Anaesthetic fee
  • Prosthesis
  • Post op consultation
  • Take home medication
  • Post op care management

Discectomy Level 2 at Mulgrave Private Hospital

Price

$18,000

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Discectomy Level 2 Surgery wait time in public hospitals in Australia

Public Wait time can be up to

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The Public health system in Australia has a waiting period for Discectomy Surgeries - 90% of Patients waited this length of time for this procedure in the 2019/2020 calendar year.

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Who Is Discectomy Level 2 For?

A discectomy is for people who have a disc prolapse in their spine. The aim is to relieve the pressure on the nerve roots that leave the spine, so your spine and the nerves can recover. 

Surgery is usually recommended when all reasonable conservative measures (pain medications, nerve sheath injections, physical therapy, hydrotherapy, pilates etc.) have failed.

In cases of significant instability or neurological problems, surgery may be the appropriate first option.

What are the benefits of a Discectomy Level 2?

A discectomy is used to treat intervertebral disc herniations which do not improve with conservative treatment. Once you have the operation, your symptoms should improve and this should help you to get back to your normal activities.

What happens During Surgery?

The operation usually takes 45 minutes to an hour. Your surgeon will make a cut on the centre of your back between the vertebrae. They will use an operating microscope to make a hole in the ligament between the vertebrae to show the nerve and the disc. Your surgeon will hold the nerve out of the way and remove the disc.

How long will I stay in hospital?

You may be able to go home the day after surgery.

What is my recovery time?

You will be encouraged to start walking within a day or two. The general recommendation is to take one to two weeks leave from work to enable rest and recovery. Post surgery, it’s advised to take it very easy: 

  • Do not lift heavy objects
  • Do not sit for long periods
  • Do not bend or stretch excessively

You will need to attend a follow-up consultation with your surgeon to ensure you are recovering at the best possible rate, and you will be covered for physical therapy and rehabilitation exercises under this Self Pay Surgery Package. Typically, you will be able to resume normal life in 6 to 8 weeks.

SURGERY - criteria

Do you qualify for This Self Pay Procedure?

You are suitable for this surgery if:

  • You are over 16 years of age
  • You are not pregnant
  • You do not require complex rehabilitation or have a chronic disease that would require immediate post-operative care in an intensive care unit
  • You do not have sickle cell anaemia, renal failure or have had a cardiac arrest or cardiac intervention (e.g. insertions of stents) in the last six months

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Mulgrave Private Hospital

Mulgrave Private Hospital is an acute medical and surgical hospital conveniently located in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

With 226 registered beds, a 24 hour Emergency Department, state of the art cardiac services and a wide range of on-site medical, surgical and allied health services, Mulgrave Private Hospital has more than 35 years’ experience
providing healthcare to our community.

Mulgrave Private Hospital is now offering Sleeve Gastrectomy, Orthopaedic, Urology and Gastric Surgery Self Pay Surgery Packages.

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Self Pay Surgeries available at Mulgrave Private Hospital

Colonoscopy

$650

Examining the lower digestive tract

Abdominoplasty

$21,230

Change the appearance of the abdomen

ACL + Meniscal Repair

$17,550

Reconstruction of the ACL and suturing of torn meniscus

ACL Reconstruction

$14,700

Reconstruction of a torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament

BPH

$6,500

BPH therapy for extra prostate tissue

Breast Reduction

$23,300

An operation to reduce the size of breasts

Circumcision

$3,000

Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin

Cystoscopy Flexible

$1,800

Examination and biopsy of bladder via flexible cystoscope

Cystoscopy Rigid

$1,950

Examination and biopsy of bladder via rigid cystoscope

Discectomy Level 1

$16,000

An operation on the spine in the lower back.

Discectomy Level 2

$18,000

An operation on the spine in the lower back.

Gas & Colonoscopy together

$750

When you need both colonoscopy and gastroscopy

Gastroscopy

$550

Examining the upper digestive tract with a camera

Haemorrhoidectomy

$4,500

Remove severe haemorrhoids which are also known as piles.

Hernia

$5,313

To repair and strengthen the abdomen wall.

Hip Replacement

$29,500

Replace damaged cartilage & bone tissue of the hip

Knee Arthroscopy

$6,300

Keyhole surgery to diagnose problems in the knee

Knee Arthroscopy and Meniscal Repair

$8,500

Repair of damaged tissue and suturing torn meniscus

Knee Replacement

$27,000

Replacement of damaged cartilage and knee tissue

Laminectomy

$16,000

Enlarges your spinal canal to relieve nerve pressure

Laminectomy Level 2

$18,000

Enlarges your spinal canal via 2 discs to relieve nerve pressure

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

$7,600

also known as gallstone removal surgery.

Mole Removal

$3,100

Remove moles or skin lesions found on or just below your skin.

Robotic Prostatectomy

$23,500

The surgical removal of the prostate with the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System

Shoulder Arthroscopy and Rotator Cuff Repair

$12,050

Keyhole surgery to fix tendons/muscles in shoulder

Shoulder Replacement

$26,900

Replacement of damaged bone tissue of the shoulder

Shoulder Stabilisation with Labral Repair

$10,950

Tighten ligaments and re-attach labrum

Sleeve Gastrectomy

$19,000

Weight loss option removing part of the stomach

Surgery Missing?

$0

Contact us to let us know what surgery you're looking for

Transurethral Resection of A Bladder Tumour

$7,000

(TURBT) diagnose & treat early stage bladder cancer

Transurethral resection of the prostate

$7,000

a.k.a. TURP - a procedure for serious prostate issues.

Vasectomy

$2,800

Surgery to prevent the transfer of sperm

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