Full-Endoscopic Assisted Lumbar Decompressive Surgery Performed in an Outpatient, Ambulatory Facility: Report of 5 Years of Complications and Risk Factors.

CONCLUSIONS: Full-endoscopic assisted ultra-MIS technique is a viable option for lumbar decompressive surgery in a free-standing, outpatient ambulatory facility. The patient population in this study demonstrates its safety, efficacy, and effectiveness for treatment of various lumbar pathologies. It is particularly relevant that age and obesity are not contra-indications.Key words: Full-endoscopic, minimally invasive spine surgery, postoperative complications, lumbar discectomy, lumbar decompression, lumbar disc herniation, spinal stenosis, endoscopic discectomy, ultra-MIS, arthroscopic.
PMID: 28158159 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Pain Physician - January 31, 2017 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Kamson S, Trescot AM, Sampson PD, Zhang Y Tags: Pain Physician Source Type: research