Regional Variations in Surgical Approach and Perioperative Outcomes in Adult Cervical Instrumentation Surgery: A Nationwide Registry Study from the JSIS-DB

Key Points

• To examine regional differences in surgical approaches and perioperative outcomes for cervical spinal surgery in Japan.
• Utilized data from the Japanese Spinal Instrumentation Society Database (JSIS-DB)
• Analyzed surgical approach types, including anterior and posterior methods
• Evaluated various perioperative outcomes across different regions
• Identified significant regional variations in the choice of surgical approach
• Found differences in perioperative safety outcomes based on region
• Highlighted the influence of surgeon experience and healthcare infrastructure on surgical decisions

Abstract