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11th July 2024


I am writing this two months after Mr Jothy Kandasamy performed the operation "Decompression for central spinal stenosis" on me, and I'm pleased to report that it has been a complete success. I am free of the symptoms of lumbar stenosis (pain and tingling in my legs), I can stand upright without pain, and I'm well on my way to full recovery. From initial consultation to follow up telephone call, Mr Kandasamy was a delight to deal with. The operation itself and immediately afterwards were remarkably pain free, and the wound healed well. I did have some issues with constipation and urine retention, but these cleared up within a few days. The sequence of events was: - Initial consultation - MRI Scan - Operation - Follow up telephone consultation The elapsed time from Initial consultation to Operation was six weeks Overall I was delighted with the experience.

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30th April 2024


Six weeks on from a laminectomy to relieve lumbar spinal stenosis, I am very grateful to Mr Kandasamy for his expert guidance and surgical skills. He listened carefully to my questions and spent plenty of time to explain the pros and cons of surgery. The result is life changing - after two years of extreme pain that was debilitating at times, I am now pain free and resuming normal levels of activity.

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Written by a NHS patient at Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
11th December 2023


I was diagnosed with a Colloid Cyst using a private service through my health insurance provide AXA. I had an MRI scan on Wed 18th Jan 2023, at Spire Shawfair, Edinburgh using the mobile MRI unit. That day I was called by the consultant radiologist and asked to attend A + E at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, to see the on call neurosurgeon. When I met Mr Kandasamy, he was able to explain the diagnosis properly and the resulting symptoms I had been experiencing for the 6 months previous, he also explained the possible options and outcomes very clearly. I underwent surgery - endoscopic resection on Friday 20th January 2023 (Department of Clinicla Neurosciences at RIE). When I awoke that afternoon, I knew exactly where I was and what had happened. Mr Kandasamy was present and explained that the surgery had gone well, before I was taken to an HDU ward for overnight observation. I was discharged on Monday afternoon 23rd January for recovery at home. I was signed off work for 10 weeks by my GP. Mr Kandasamy answered my questions that I, and members of my family had via his NHS secretary during my recovery, which was very reassuring. He also wrote a letter to assist with my correspondence with the DVLA regarding keeping my driving license. (I had to stop driving for 6 months and notify the DVLA of the surgery) I attended the DCN again at the Royal Infirmaty of Edinburgh for follow up MRI scan May 2023. I received a letter explainign that the scan showed a successful surgery. 10/11 months on, December 2023, I have had an outpatient appointment this morning with Mr Kandasamy, and he has explained that the resection was successful and he managed complete removal. I won't need to have yearly MRI scans on this basis. I would like to thank Mr Kandasamy again, for his great care and communication throughout. I would highly recommend Mr Kandasamy to anyone going through something similar.

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22nd November 2023


Mr. Kandasamy has helped me enormously with understanding the best option for treatment of my bulging / herniated disc (L4/L5). After suffering with pain over the course of 12 months, I had an MRI scan and a follow up consultation with Mr. Kandasamy, who carefully explained the results from the scan. Mr. Kandasamy took time to listen to the particular symptoms I had been experiencing and provided explanations for the underlying causes of those symptoms. Once I had the required information on my condition, and a clear understanding from Mr, Kandasamy of my treatment options and any associated risks, I opted for surgery (microdiscectomy). Fortunately for me, my symptoms started to ease ahead of surgery, and after further discussion with Mr. Kandasamy, we cancelled the surgery. Most importantly, Mr. Kandasamy suggested a follow-up consultation after 6 weeks, to ensure my condition was continuing to improve, Once again, Mr Kandasamy took time to listen to my questions and offered valuable advice which resulted in an outcome that I was extremely happy with. Hopefully I am on the road to recovery, however I have the comfort of knowing that my situation will be reviewed after 6 weeks to ensure continued improvement, with the possibility of a further MRI scan should things deteriorate again. I cannot recommend Mr. Kandasamy highly enough. My quality of life over the last 13 months has been drastically affected by my condition and so it was a huge relief to speak to someone who could completely understand what I was going through, and also offer sensible and practical advice.

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3rd October 2023


For months I suffered from severe leg pain which got progressively worse and severely affected my mobility. An MRI scan showed I had Spinal Stenosis. I arranged a consultation with Mr Kandasamy. He explained in simple language and with great empathy what the problem was and spelt out my options. I decided on the surgery and a date was arranged for it to by done at the Spire in Edinburgh. On the day of the operation I struggled in to the hospital. By 5pm the same day I was sitting in the garden of the hospital…..pain free. Through the whole process Mr Kandasamy was both professional and attentive. I can’t thank him enough. I have my life back!!!

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