Three things to know:
1. The procedure, performed at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla., uses a local anesthetic to let surgeons examine a patient’s neurologic condition during surgery.
2. Awake spine surgery helps surgeons ensure that no damage is being done to the patient. It also eliminates the need to use intravenous narcotics and reduces the cost of stay.
3. Earlier in February, Ernest Braxton, MD, became the first surgeon to perform an awake robot-assisted transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion in Colorado.
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.