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outcomes in my hands, but surgeons must focus on techniques with
which they're most comfortable and best at performing, regardless of
the label they fall under. I've found that the mini-open technique led to
shorter hospital stays and the best outcomes, but a surgeon who's
most comfortable with conventional open approaches might in fact
have better results, even if the technique is associated with greater
blood loss.
Essential elements
Any procedure suitable for the outpatient setting should be done
there. Here are a few key technologies that help improve same-day
surgery outcomes:
• Microscopes
should provide 3D viewing capabilities from the
observing scope used by surgeons' assistants, who are active during
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TABLE FOR TWO Spine scopes should be well-balanced and provide surgeons and
their assistants with matching views of surgery.
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