Open AccessUsing minimally invasive techniques adds to the value equation for select patients
Author(s) -
Jung Mok,
Catherine Himo Gang,
Sheeraz A. Qureshi,
Steven J. McAnany
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of spine surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2414-469X
pISSN - 2414-4630
DOI - 10.21037/jss.2019.05.03
Subject(s) - perioperative , invasive surgery , medicine , value (mathematics) , instrumentation (computer programming) , intensive care medicine , risk analysis (engineering) , operations management , computer science , surgery , economics , machine learning , operating system
Conditions of the spine are one of the most prevalent causes of global disability, and result in a considerable portion of total health expenditures. Surgical treatment of the spine has been demonstrated in multiple studies to be a cost-effective treatment option for many patients, especially with continuing improvements in surgical technique and instrumentation. Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS), in particular, has evolved as a valuable option in treating certain patients. Numerous studies have analyzed minimally invasive techniques in regards to cost-effectiveness and other purported advantages. These advantages include conduciveness to outpatient settings, better perioperative and immediate post-operative benefits, and faster time to recovery. This article will describe the current literature on the advantages of MISS, specifically in regards to value and cost savings.