The LES Society was founded to advance less exposure surgery, a spinal procedure that is less invasive than minimally invasive surgery. The society hopes that usage of LES will shift more elective spine surgeries from hospitals to ambulatory surgery centers.
Here’s what you need to know:
1. The symposium’s focus will be on the medical technology company AxioMed’s new cervical and lumbar viscoelastic total disc replacements.
2. Other discussion topics include total disc replacement, standalone cages with screws and comparing anterior cervical fusion using plates and screws.
3. The featured speakers include neurosurgeons Fassil Mesfin, MD, and Juan Valdivia, MD. The moderator is Kingsley Chin, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and founder of the LES Society.
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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.
