A/Prof Parkinson has been performing minimally invasive and complex spine surgery for 25+ years. He has built his reputation on his conservative approach to spine surgery, a commitment to professional development, and a dedication to patient outcomes.
A/Prof Parkinson completed neurosurgical training in Sydney, where he achieved Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in 2003. He then embarked on additional sub-specialised spine surgery fellowship training in the USA, training in minimally invasive spine surgery techniques, including keyhole and endoscopic spine surgery.
As of 2026, A/Prof Parkinson has completed more than 200+ endoscopic spine surgery cases, which is one of the largest series of patients in Australia using this ultra-modern minimally invasive technique.
MBBS, BMedSci, FRACS
A/Prof Parkinson operates from Sydney’s most advanced neurosurgical and spinal surgery hospitals, including St Vincent’s Private Hospital in Darlinghurst, Prince of Wales Private Hospital in Randwick, and The Mater Hospital in North Sydney.
These hospitals have specialised neurosurgical facilities, including cutting-edge imaging equipment and neurosurgical navigation systems, but most importantly, they have have well-trained specialised theatre nursing and clinical staff, and physical rehabilitation services.
MBBS, BMedSci, FRACS
Neurosurgeon with 25+ Years of Experience in Spine Surgery
Endoscopic spinal surgery is a minimally invasive spine surgery technique that offers potential benefits compared to conventional spine surgical approaches, as it results in less collateral damage to the surrounding tissue of the spinal column. A/Prof Parkinson performs endoscopic spine surgery in Sydney for a range of common spinal conditions.
Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery (MISS) is a surgical approach used to treat various spinal conditions with less disruption to the surrounding tissues compared to traditional open surgery, which involves a large cut to gain access to the spine.
Types of minimally invasive spine surgery include:
The goal of minimally invasive spine surgery is to achieve the same therapeutic outcomes while minimising trauma, reducing pain, shortening recovery times, and lowering the risk of complications associated with open surgeries.
As opposed to open spine surgery which leaves a large scar and tissue damage, minimally invasive surgical approaches can be faster, safer and require less recovery time. This is due to the reduced trauma to the muscles and soft tissues (compared to open procedures).
The potential benefits of MISS for patients are:
Although uncommon, there is always a small chance that the initial minimally invasive spine surgery cannot be completed, requiring either a second procedure or full open surgery.
Because the spinal nerves, vertebrae and discs are located deep inside the body, any approach to gain access to the spinal area requires moving the muscle tissue out of the way.
In general, this is facilitated by utilising a small incision(s) and guiding instruments and/or a microscopic, and/or an endoscope (video camera) through these incisions.
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