MILD Procedure

The MILD procedure is typically conducted in an outpatient setting and uses a small incision with local anesthesia, mild sedation, and fluoroscopy (X-ray) guidance. The procedure itself typically takes about an hour, and patients can go home the same day and return to normal activity and work a few days to a couple of weeks after. The doctor makes a small incision and inserts a small tube to gain access to the target area and then removes the target tissues using small, specialized tools.