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  • Neurosurgery
  • Obesity Medicine
  • Spine Surgery

Background:

  • Rising obesity rates correlate with increased degenerative spine conditions and subsequent surgical interventions.
  • Super Morbidly Obese (SMO) patients (BMI >50) may experience elevated risks in spine surgery compared to morbidly obese (MO) patients (BMI 40-50).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare operative characteristics and post-operative complications between SMO and MO patients undergoing neurosurgical procedures.
  • To identify specific challenges and potential risk mitigation strategies for SMO patients in spine surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective cohort study of patients with BMI >40 undergoing neurosurgery between 2017 and 2023.
  • Patients were categorized into SMO (BMI 50+) and MO (BMI 40-50) groups.
  • Analysis of demographic, clinical, surgical, and post-operative data.

Main Results:

  • SMO patients received more intra-operative imaging radiation (P = 0.0169).
  • SMO patients experienced significantly longer hospital stays (P < 0.0005) and higher rates of post-operative complications (P = 0.008).
  • SMO patients discharged home had substantially higher complication rates (P = 0.0002, RR = 12.2).

Conclusions:

  • Super Morbidly Obese patients face increased risks in spine surgery, particularly concerning post-operative complications upon discharge.
  • Weight loss, tailored surgical approaches, and enhanced discharge planning, potentially including skilled nursing placement, are recommended for SMO patients.
  • Further research is warranted to optimize surgical management and outcomes for the SMO population.