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This is a Meta-Analysis study (also classified as: Systematic Review).

December 6, 2025Clinical Spine Surgery A Spine Publication

Complication Rates, Operative Times, and Hospital Costs Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion in Obese Versus Nonobese Patients

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Complication rates and operative times were comparable between obese and nonobese groups in anterior cervical discectomy.
The analysis included 10 studies with over 1.4 million patients, comparing various postoperative outcomes.
Systematic review and meta-analysis followed PRISMA guidelines, focusing on outcomes like dysphagia and hospital costs.
Findings suggest that while dysphagia and costs are slightly higher in obese patients, clinical significance remains uncertain.

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Systematic review reveals similar complication rates for anterior cervical discectomy in obese and nonobese patients, indicating nuanced implications for clinical practice.

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Matsoukas et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69337cfbb3f947a0a125a6dc https://doi.org/10.1097/bsd.0000000000001969

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Systematic review reveals similar complication rates for anterior cervical discectomy in obese and nonobese patients, indicating nuanced implications for clinical practice.

Complication Rates, Operative Times, and Hospital Costs Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion in Obese Versus Nonobese Patients

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Complication Rates, Operative Times, and Hospital Costs Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion in Obese Versus Nonobese Patients

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