Neurosciences & Spine
Microdiscectomy for Sciatica in India
Focused nerve relief. A clearer path back to movement.
Microdiscectomy removes the part of a slipped lumbar disc pressing on a nerve. It is usually considered for persistent sciatica when symptoms and MRI findings point to the same disc.
Focused nerve relief. A clearer path back to movement.
COST & ACCESS
Explore the difference in treatment cost
UK Private Treatment Cost
From £8,399
Lumbar discectomy
Treatment Cost in India
From £3,630
Lumbar microdiscectomy
Estimated Savings
£4,769 · 57% less
Difference between the displayed treatment starting prices.
TREATMENT IN INDIA: No waiting list
YOUR CARE IN FOCUS
Understand your treatment
Microdiscectomy removes the part of a slipped lumbar disc pressing on a nerve. It is usually considered for persistent sciatica when symptoms and MRI findings point to the same disc. The aim is to relieve nerve-related leg pain while preserving as much of the disc as possible.
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Target sciatica
Relieve pressure from the affected lumbar nerve.
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Keep the repair focused
Remove the relevant disc fragment.
03
Build activity gradually
Follow a practical movement plan after surgery.
YOUR OPTIONS
Your specialist-guided choices
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Lumbar microdiscectomy
A focused operation to remove the disc fragment causing nerve pressure.
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Your symptom-led plan
The surgeon reviews pain, numbness and weakness alongside the scan before recommending surgery.
CARE & FOLLOW-UP
Your care and recovery
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Focused lumbar nerve care
The team plans removal of the disc fragment responsible for the nerve pressure.
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Walking and wound care
Begin gentle movement with advice on the incision and everyday activities.
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Progress towards your routine
Review leg symptoms and agree a gradual return to work and lifting.
Plan your journey with Lotus & Lark
Get a personalised plan for your treatment, travel and accommodation.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Make your first review count
Share your existing records
Share relevant scans, test results, previous treatment and your current medicines.
Tell us your priorities
Tell us what you hope to improve, your preferred timing and any practical needs. Lotus & Lark helps arrange the next specialist review.
YOUR PATHWAY
What happens at each stage
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Before surgery
Review your MRI, medicines and previous physiotherapy.
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Early recovery
Start gentle walking with the team and follow wound-care advice.
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Back to daily life
Increase activity gradually; work and lifting plans depend on the demands of your routine.
Plan your time in India
Walking and wound care is often a short admission, around 1–2 nights. Plan additional days in India for review and approval to fly, rather than booking a return immediately after discharge.
YOUR QUESTIONS
Microdiscectomy for Sciatica FAQs
Leg pain may improve before numbness or weakness. Nerve recovery can take longer and depends on how the nerve has been affected.
A disc can prolapse again. Your team discusses activity and longer-term back care.
Discuss infection, bleeding, nerve injury, a spinal-fluid leak and recurrent disc prolapse.
The displayed UK figure is a published fee for lumbar discectomy. View the published UK price. The savings figure compares the displayed treatment prices.
Share your enquiry and available records. Lotus & Lark helps arrange specialist review and a written treatment plan. Request your personalised quote
Yes. Companion accommodation and meals are included through Lotus & Lark. Tell us who will travel with you when you enquire.
Request an assessment and quote
Start with a brief enquiry. There is no obligation to book. The team will explain the assessment process and when to expect a personalised plan and quote.