My name is Spyros S. Chaimantas and I am 76 years old. On May 12 and 13, 2020, I underwent spinal surgery for kyphosis and scoliosis, with spinal fusion performed by Dr. Marios Lykissas and his team.
I had suffered for many years from lower back pain, trying to manage it with pills and creams.
Work and obligations never allowed me to seriously deal with it.
As the years passed, my back became increasingly curved, and I began leaning to one side. I would get tired walking and could not stand upright for long. My quality of life was very poor, and I hesitated to take action because of stories I heard from friends and acquaintances with bad experiences.
One day, I read in a newspaper about Dr. Marios Lykissas, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in spinal surgery. That's when I first learned about the advantages of robotic surgery using the Excelsius system, the latest global advancement in robotic spine surgery, which is available at Metropolitan Hospital. I searched online and found answers to many of my fears.
To be fully informed, I also consulted other doctors. But after speaking with Dr. Lykissas, I made my decision—despite knowing it wouldn't be easy in my condition.
I hesitated when I learned the procedure would involve two surgeries on consecutive days, one lasting three hours and the other nine.
I reconsidered, but thankfully my loved ones supported me, so I went ahead.
Everything went perfectly. The surgeries were a complete success. I still experience some pain, but it is manageable with painkillers and gradually subsiding.
Now, twenty days later, I walk quite well with the brace and no longer need a walker. I'm doing my physiotherapy, which is helping significantly, and each day I feel stronger.
P.S.: I forgot to mention—I even regained the height I had lost due to my spinal curvature. Thank you, doctor.