Ambulatory anterior cervical discectomy and fusion is associated with a higher risk of revision surgery and perioperative complications: an analysis of a large nationwide database

Outpatient ACDF is increasing in frequency nationwide over the past several years. Nationwide data demonstrate a greater risk of perioperative surgical complications, including revision anterior and posterior fusion, as well as a higher risk of postoperative acute renal failure. Candidates for outpatient ACDF should be counseled and carefully selected to reduce these risks.