The Benefits of Awake Spinal Surgery on Minimizing Positioning-related Complications

作者：Maria Luisa Machado Assis, Elird Bojaxhi, Kingsley Abode-Iyamah, Jennifer S. Patterson, Kate E. White, Shaun E. Gruenbaum, Ferenc Rabai, Marie L. De Ruyter, Kevin T. Riutort, Zachary Fleissner, Stephen M. Pirris, Maria Barbosa, Benjamin F. Gruenbaum · 发表于：Spine · 年份：2024 · DOI：10.1097/brs.0000000000005219 · 被引用次数：11 · 研究领域：Intraoperative Neuromonitoring and Anesthetic Effects、Anesthesia and Pain Management、Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology

STUDY DESIGN: Literature review and institutional analysis. OBJECTIVE: This review examines the potential advantages of awake spinal surgery under neuroaxial anesthesia in minimizing positioning-related complications compared with traditional general anesthesia. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Spinal surgeries performed in the prone position under general anesthesia are associated with perioperative complications, such as ocular injury and vision loss, nerve damage, and pressure ulcers. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A comprehensive literature search was conducted for articles published from 1986 to 2023 focusing on awake spinal surgery and positioning-related complications. In addition, insights from the Mayo Clinic team were incorporated to assess the potential benefits of awake spine surgery. RESULTS: The review identified several positioning-related complications associated with prone positioning during spine surgery, including perioperative visual loss, neuropathies, pressure ulcers, and intra-abdominal hypertension leading to systemic cardiovascular effects and potential organ dysfunction. Advances at the Mayo Clinic have enabled the use of awake spinal surgery under neuroaxial anesthesia for complex procedures such as robotic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion. The use of awake lumbar spine surgery has demonstrated advantages, including reduced positioning-related complications, immediate patient feedback to avoid harmful maneuvers, shorter operating room times, and improved h...