Outpatient anterior cervical discectomy and fusion on the rise: changing economics and utilization patterns in U.S. hospital-owned ambulatory surgical centers

Key Points

• Outpatient anterior cervical discectomy and fusion procedures are increasingly performed in ambulatory surgical centers.
• Recent data shows a significant increase in outpatient procedures over the last five years, highlighting changing economic pressures.
• The study's observational analysis included financial metrics and surgical outcomes from multiple U.S. healthcare facilities.
• Findings emphasize the importance of cost-effectiveness in enhancing access to surgical care for patients.