Mark A. Wolgin, MD Orthopaedic Surgeon

Specialist (Fellowship Trained) in Spinal and Foot/Ankle Surgery
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Laminectomy
 
The Lamina is the sheet of bone on the back of the spinal canal protecting the nerves.  "Ectomy" refers to removal of the part in question.  Therefore, laminectomy, is removal of the lamina.
 
 
Often, laminectomy is the procedure of choice for spinal stenosis.