The Impact of Body Mass Index and Metabolic Syndrome on Perioperative Outcomes Following Cervical Laminoplasty.

ABSTRACT: Study DesignRetrospective cohort study.ObjectivesObesity and metabolic syndrome have become a common comorbidity among patients undergoing spine surgery. This study aimed to evaluate 30-day postoperative outcomes following cervical laminoplasty, stratified by BMI categories and the presence of metabolic syndrome.MethodsThis study utilized the 2007-2022 ACS-NSQIP database. Patients who underwent cervical laminoplasty were identified and categorized into six BMI groups, according to the World Health Organization guidelines, and based on the presence of metabolic syndrome. The primary outcome was the 30-day occurrence of at least one complication (excluding blood transfusions). Secondary outcomes included rates of complications, hospital length of stay, and total operative time.ResultsA total

SUBMITTER: Shahbandi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12144038 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature