Mini Fellowship in Spinal Endoscopy

The Rachis Saint-Charles center is strengthening its commitment to minimally invasive spine surgery by welcoming Prof. Herman N’Da, a neurosurgeon at the Yopougon University Hospital (Abidjan), for a mini fellowship dedicated to spinal endoscopy.

As part of the development of endoscopic lumbar and cervical spine surgery, the Clinique Saint Charles is pleased to welcome Prof. Herman N'Da, neurosurgeon at the Yopougon University Hospital in Abidjan, for specialized training alongside Dr. Mehdi Afathi.

This practical training focuses on modern single-port spinal endoscopy techniques, particularly in the treatment of:

• lumbar disc herniation

• cervical disc herniation

• narrow lumbar canal

• Cervical osteoarthritic myelopathy

Spinal endoscopy now represents a major advance in minimally invasive spinal surgery, enabling precise decompression of nerve structures through:

• a sub-centimeter incision

• maximum respect for the paravertebral muscles

• a reduction in post-operative pain

• faster recovery

The objective of this mini fellowship is twofold:

1. Mastering indications and surgical strategy in degenerative lumbar and cervical pathology

2. Initiate spinal endoscopy activities at Yopougon University Hospital

Upon completion of this training, Prof. N'Da will become the first neurosurgeon in Abidjan to offer single-port spinal endoscopy, thereby expanding the range of minimally invasive neurosurgical care available in Côte d'Ivoire.

This collaboration illustrates:

• sharing international expertise

• the development of modern spinal surgery in West Africa

• the dissemination of innovative techniques for treating herniated discs, lumbar spinal stenosis, and cervical spondylotic myelopathy