Effects of Surgical Position on Blood Loss in Single Level Lumbal Disc Hernia Microsurgery
Ahmet Karaoğlu, Muhammet Bayat, Serdar Bayram, Turgut Kuytu
Background: Lumbar disc herniation refers to the protrusion or rupture of intervertebral discs. Blood
loss during spinal surgery can have substantial implications for patient outcomes, including the risk of
complications, transfusion requirements, and length of hospital stay. Our study aims to compare the effects
of two auxiliary materials used in spinal surgical procedures on surgical blood loss.
Methods: This study was conducted in two centers. This is a prospective, randomized, controlled trial. It
included 100 participants. The study was conducted at two centers. The radiolucent spine surgery frame
was utilized at one of them, while at the other center, thoracic gel rolls were employed. Body mass index,
surgery duration, and bleeding are some variables examined in the study.
Results: No statistically significant difference among the groups regarding age, side, and gender variables
(p>0.05). However, statistical analysis has revealed significant differences in the distribution of other
analyzed variables, namely Body Mass Index, Duration of Surgery, and Amount of Bleeding, among the
groups (p=0.03, p<0.01, and p=0.01, respectively). There is a significant positive correlation between
body mass index and the amount of bleeding in both groups.
Conclusion: The effects of surgical position on blood loss in lumbar disc hernia microsurgery remain
a topic of ongoing research. Assessing other important perioperative outcomes would provide a more
comprehensive understanding of the impact of devices like spine surgery frames and gel rolls on the
surgical process.
