As part of the holistic treatment process, Dr Petra Gürtner only recommends surgical solutions once all non-surgical treatment options have been exhausted and the desired outcome has still not been achieved. Surgical procedures are viewed as a holistic process that includes intensive pre- and post-operative care.
Operations are predominantly carried out at the Wehrle-Diakonissen Private Clinic in Aigen. The focus is on spinal surgery, particularly for degenerative or traumatic conditions requiring decompression and stabilisation. Microsurgical techniques are frequently used, with minimally invasive procedures being preferred for older patients.
WHAT DOES MINIMAL INVASIVE MEAN?
… as small an incision as possible
… very little blood loss
… short anesthesia
… rapid mobilization (possibly the same day)
… short stay
… quick recovery and return to home
In some cases, more extensive surgery is necessary and advisable, such as in the case of spinal stenosis in the cervical spine. These operations are mainly carried out at the Wehrle-Diakonissen Private Clinic in Aigen.
Surgical procedures within the field of holistic neurosurgery in Salzburg
TYPES OF SURGERIES WE PERFORM:
Anterior and posterior Decompression of the cervical spine
Microsurgical Decompression or Discectomies of the lumbar spine
Decompression of peripheral nerves (for example, carpal tunnel syndrome)
