Outpatient anterior cervical discectomy: A French study and literature review

Cervical spine surgery can be performed in an ambulatory surgery center in carefully selected patients. Our criteria are patients less than 65 years of age, single-level disease, ASA < 2, and standard cervical morphology. The complication and readmission rates are low. Careful hemostasis combined with close postoperative monitoring for at least 6 hours helps to reduce the risk of neck hematoma. Prevention of postoperative dysphagia must be a focus of the care provided.