Spine Surgery in Orange County
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Minimally invasive spine surgery for spine treatment ensures optimal outcome and provides tremendous benefits for you. Compared with open surgery, minimally invasive techniques causes less injury to the body. The ideal approach is determined by the spine condition in each patient.
Conditions Treated:
Spinal Cord Tumors
Sciatica
Chordoma
Cervical Spine Conditions
Meet Robert Louis, MD – Orange County Spine SurgeonOrange County Neurosurgeon specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery
Robert Louis, MD, a fellowship-trained Orange County Neurosurgeon, is the Director of the Skull Base and Pituitary Tumor Program at Hoag Memorial Hospital in Orange County, California. Dr. Louis has particular expertise in endoscopic and minimally invasive treatment of benign and malignant brain tumors, sellar and parasellar tumors and skull base tumors. Through the use of cutting-edge neuroimaging and neuro-navigational equipment, he utilizes the concept of keyhole neurosurgery, minimizing the damage to surrounding brain, vascular and soft tissue structures. Dr. Louis believes that most brain and skull base tumors can be resected through small openings or by utilizing naturally occurring orifices. This approach has been demonstrated to decrease post-operative pain, minimize neurologic complications and shorten length of hospitalization, resulting in better outcomes for his patients.
Orange County Neurosurgeon, Dr. Louis’ clinical interests include minimally invasive brain tumor surgery, skull base and pituitary surgery, neuroendoscopy, microneurosurgery, complex spinal surgery and peripheral nerve surgery. In his practice, Dr. Louis employs a thoughtfully conservative approach, dedicated to delivering outstanding neurosurgical care with an individual, patient-centered focus.
