A systematic review of the power of standardization in pediatric neurosurgery.

Lance M Villeneuve, Alexander R Evans, Ira Bowen, Joanna Gernsback, Karl Balsara, Andrew Jea, Virendra R Desai

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7 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Lance M VilleneuveDepartment of Neurological Surgery, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, 1000 N Lincoln Blvd, #4000, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA. Lance-Villeneuve@ouhsc.edu.

Alexander R EvansDepartment of Neurological Surgery, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, 1000 N Lincoln Blvd, #4000, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA.

Ira BowenDepartment of Neurological Surgery, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, 1000 N Lincoln Blvd, #4000, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA.

Joanna GernsbackDepartment of Neurological Surgery, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, 1000 N Lincoln Blvd, #4000, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA.

Karl BalsaraDepartment of Neurological Surgery, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, 1000 N Lincoln Blvd, #4000, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA.

Andrew JeaDepartment of Neurological Surgery, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, 1000 N Lincoln Blvd, #4000, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA.

Virendra R DesaiDepartment of Neurological Surgery, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, 1000 N Lincoln Blvd, #4000, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA.

University of Oklahoma · USChildren's Hospital of Oklahoma · USNeurological Surgery · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

In the current neurosurgical field, there is a constant emphasis on providing the best care with the most value. Such work requires the constant optimization of not only surgical but also perioperative services. Recent work has demonstrated the power of standardized techniques in limiting complication while promoting optimal outcomes. In this review article, protocols addressing operative and perioperative care for common pediatric neurosurgical procedures are discussed. These articles address how various institutions have optimized procedures through standardization. Our objective is to improve patient outcomes through the optimization of protocols.

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NeurosurgeryChildHumansNeurosurgical ProceduresPerioperative CareReference StandardsOperative carePediatric neurosurgeryPerioperative careProtocolStandardization

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PMID38049561

DOI10.1007/s10143-023-02218-7

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