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Preoperative hemoglobin A1c and minimally invasive lumbar spine surgery: is it as critical as we think

  • By

  • Yifei Sun

  • Sasha Howell

  • Lucia D. Juarez

  • B. Grey Vandeberg

  • Nicholas M. B. Laskay

  • Jovanna Tracz

  • James Mooney

  • Jakub Godzik

  • November 8, 2025

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    Minimally invasive lumbar spine surgery (MIS) is increasingly popular due to benefits like faster recovery and shorter hospital stays.

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    Elevated preoperative hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is linked to poor outcomes in spine surgery, including complications and readmission rates.

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    The impact of preoperative HbA1c on outcomes in MIS lumbar spine surgery remains poorly understood and warrants further investigation.

  • 4

    This study aims to evaluate the association between high preoperative HbA1c and unplanned readmissions and infections after MIS.

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    A retrospective cohort study design was used, analyzing data from patients who underwent elective MIS lumbar spine surgery from 2011 to 2023.

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Preoperative hemoglobin A1c and minimally invasive lumbar spine surgery: is it as critical as we think

  • by Yifei Sun, Sasha Howell, Lucia D. Juarez, B. Grey Vandeberg, Nicholas M. B. Laskay, Jovanna Tracz, James Mooney, Jakub Godzik

  • November 8, 2025

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