What is the value proposition of evidence-based guidelines? An application of the operative value index for lumbar fusions
Background Elective lumbar fusions have received criticism for inappropriate utilization.
Here, we use a novel Operative Value Index (OVI) to assess whether “indicated,” evidence …
Here, we use a novel Operative Value Index (OVI) to assess whether “indicated,” evidence …
Robotic carotid artery stenting: a multicenter, propensity score–matched analysis of clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness
OBJECTIVE Preclinical studies suggest that robotic carotid artery stenting (CAS) could be
superior to manual CAS. However, very limited comparative data exist for patients who have …
superior to manual CAS. However, very limited comparative data exist for patients who have …
How do the true intraoperative costs of endoscopic diskectomy compare with microdiskectomy for lumbar disk herniations? A time-driven activity-based cost analysis
METHODS: Total cost for the intraoperative episode was calculated using time-driven
activity-based costing methodology. Individual costs were obtained by direct observation …
activity-based costing methodology. Individual costs were obtained by direct observation …
What is the True Cost of Motion Preservation? A Time-Driven Activity-Based Cost Analysis of Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion versus Disc Replacement
Background Total disc replacement (TDR) has become a viable alternative to anterior
cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) for select patients. Although most comparative …
cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) for select patients. Although most comparative …
[HTML][HTML] Does Body Mass Index Influence Intraoperative Costs and Operative Times for Open Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion? A Time-Driven Activity-Based …
Background The increasing prevalence of obesity has raised concerns about its impact on
surgical outcomes and healthcare costs. This study evaluates the influence of Body Mass …
surgical outcomes and healthcare costs. This study evaluates the influence of Body Mass …
[HTML][HTML] Impact of Severe Obesity on Outcomes in Single-Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF): A Large-Scale Comparative Study
D Maman, O Bar, Y Steinfeld, A Sleiman… - Surgical Techniques …, 2025 - mdpi.com
Background: Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a common procedure for
cervical radiculopathy and myelopathy. Severe obesity (BMI≥ 40 or BMI≥ 35 with …
cervical radiculopathy and myelopathy. Severe obesity (BMI≥ 40 or BMI≥ 35 with …
Does Transforaminal Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy Provide More Value than Microdiscectomy? An Application of the Operative Value Index
A Sarikonda, A Leibold, A Sami… - Operative …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
METHODS: MD (n= 95) and TED (n= 23) performed by neurosurgeons at our institution from
2017 to 2022 were retrospectively identified. Time-driven activity-based costing was applied …
2017 to 2022 were retrospectively identified. Time-driven activity-based costing was applied …
In Reply: What is the Marginal Cost of Using Robot Assistance or Navigation for Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion? A Time-Driven Activity-Based Cost Analysis
A Leibold, A Sarikonda, A Sivaganesan - Neurosurgery, 2022 - journals.lww.com
To the Editor: We read with great interest the thoughtful response and points raised in the
letter to the editor by Hersh et al 1 regarding our article using time-driven activity-based …
letter to the editor by Hersh et al 1 regarding our article using time-driven activity-based …
[引用][C] The Wasteful Neurosurgeon?
A Sivaganesan, A Sarikonda, A Leibold… - World …, 2024 - europepmc.org
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