The Future of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery—Why a Spine-Focused ASC is Important

At the 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference in Chicago on June 10, 2011, Richard Hynes, MD, an orthopedic spine surgeon in Melbourne, Fla., gave a presentation titled “The Future of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery—Why a Spine-Focused ASC is Important.” Dr. Hynes performs several procedures, including laminectomies, anterior cervical discectomies and fusions and other minimally invasive, percutaneous spine procedures in an outpatient ambulatory surgery center. The advantages of performing cases in the ASC include the same or quicker recovery time, reduced length of stay in a medical facility and same-day recovery.

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At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.

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