Feasibility of Outpatient Cervical Laminoplasty

Abstract

Cervical laminoplasty was initially introduced as an effective alternative to laminectomy procedures but advances in surgical techniques and perioperative protocols have allowed its use to expand. As the utilization of ambulatory surgical centers continues to grow, so too will the transition of mandatory inpatient procedures such as cervical laminoplasty to the outpatient setting. Successful transition of such involved procedures requires a host of adjustments to facilitate this change. This article reviews the key aspects of our medical practice that have enabled us to find success in the outpatient setting and outlines the potential for successful transition of cervical laminoplasty.