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Complex Spine London consultant first to offer innovative iMAS surgery in the UK

iMAS, a pioneering minimally invasive spinal surgery technique developed by leading neurosurgeon Dr Robert Masson at the Masson Spine Institute in Florida, US, is now available in the UK for the first time ever – by CSL’s Dr Syed Aftab at Royal London Hospital. CSL has been collaborating closely with the Masson Spine Institute to bring the technique outside of the US, and Mr Aftab spent time with Dr Masson in Florida, learning the technique. He’s already performed the procedure several times with excellent results, while Dr Masson – a world leader in the field, and whose clients in the US have included numerous high-profile athletes – has carried out the technique around 7,500 times to date.  

What is the iMAS Procedure?

iMAS stands for ‘Interpedicular Minimal Access Surgery’. Used for lumbosacral spinal decompression, reconstruction and stabilisation, it was developed to be as minimally invasive as possible and has been credited as being the least invasive micro-reconstruction in the world. This means significant reductions in the risk level of complications and infection, less time spent in surgery (the average hospital stay for patients is 1.1 days, and the technique is often performed on an out-patient basis too), plus less blood loss and smaller incision size, and a quicker recovery phase for the patient. In addition, it aims to provide better outcomes for patients with spinal injury and/or problems arising from spinal compression, in terms of returning to full fitness and getting back to enjoying physical activity. A passionate advocate of preventative health and fitness, Dr Masson sees iMAS as a philosophy rather than just a surgical technique, with emphasis also put on encouraging and supporting the right approach in terms of prehabilitation, post-surgery rehabilitation and physical conditioning and, ultimately, seeing patients get stronger and return to full, active lives. Read more about iMAS.  

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The London Independent Hospital
1 Beaumont Square, London E1 4NL

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The London Independent Hospital
1 Beaumont Square, London E1 4NL

0808 101 0337

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London Clinic
20 Devonshire Pl, Marylebone, London W1G 6BW

02079354444

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Lycahealth Canary Wharf
1 Westferry Circus, Canary Wharf, London E14 4HD

020 7132 1440

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Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth
60 Grove End Rd, London NW8 9NH

020 7806 4000

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Blackheath Hospital
40-42 Lee Terrace, Blackheath, London SE3 9UD

020 8318 7722

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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley St, London SE1 2PR

020 7407 3100

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Bupa Cromwell Hospital
164-178 Cromwell Rd, Kensington, London SW5 0TU

020 7460 2000

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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Pl, London NW8 9LE

020 3733 5344

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Highgate Hospital
17-19 View Rd, Highgate, London N6 4DJ

020 8341 4182

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Otima health
19 Harley St, Marylebone, London W1G 9QJ

020 7036 8800

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Harris Private and International Patient Unit, Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond St, London WC1N 3JH

020 7405 9200

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The Portland Hospital
205-209 Great Portland St, London W1W 5AH

020 3627 1534

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