Spine surgery in the morning.
Home by afternoon.
Most spine procedures today don't require an overnight hospital stay. With minimally invasive technique and the right facility, you can have surgery, recover in a monitored setting for a few hours, and go home the same day — without sacrificing precision or outcomes.
What this means for you
What is outpatient
spine surgery?
Outpatient spine surgery means you go home the same day. You arrive at the surgical facility in the morning, undergo your procedure under anesthesia, spend a few hours in a monitored recovery area, and — once you're awake, comfortable, and stable — you leave with a companion driver. No hospital admission. No overnight stay.
This became possible because of advances in minimally invasive technique. Instead of large incisions that require days of hospitalization to recover from, minimally invasive procedures use small muscle-sparing approaches that cause significantly less tissue disruption. Less disruption means less pain, less blood loss, and faster recovery — short enough to be managed safely at home.
Outpatient does not mean less surgery. The decompression, disc removal, or stabilization is the same as it would be in a hospital setting. What changes is the facility and the recovery model — not the quality or completeness of the procedure.
Not every patient or procedure is appropriate for outpatient surgery. Age, medical complexity, and the specific procedure all factor into that decision. Dr. Katsevman determines the right setting during your consultation.
Patient selection
Are you a candidate for
outpatient spine surgery?
Candidacy is determined by your imaging, medical history, and the specific procedure — not by a checklist. Many patients who assume they'd need a hospital stay are good outpatient candidates. The only way to know is a consultation.
Dr. Katsevman reviews your imaging before your appointment. The consultation covers whether surgery is indicated, which procedure fits your anatomy, and whether outpatient or hospital is the right setting for your specific case.
Procedures
Spine procedures
commonly done as outpatient
Each procedure below can be performed on a same-day basis for the right patient. Click any card to learn more about that procedure — what it treats, how it's done, and what recovery looks like.
3R Discectomy + Barricaid
Not sure if your diagnosis is on this list? Many lumbar fusion procedures (TLIF, PLIF) and the TOPS motion preservation system can also be performed on an outpatient or 23-hour observation basis for selected patients. Bring your MRI to a consultation — Dr. Katsevman will tell you what applies to your case specifically.
Surgical venues
Where outpatient spine surgery
is performed
Dr. Katsevman operates at three facilities serving Naples and Fort Myers. Whether you're coming from Collier or Lee County, the right setting depends on your procedure, medical history, and insurance. Consultations are available at both the Naples office and the Fort Myers office at 8380 Riverwalk Park Blvd, Suite 320. All three surgical venues offer the same level of precision — the difference is in overhead, scheduling, and recovery environment.
of Naples
- Preferred setting for most outpatient spine procedures
- Purpose-built ambulatory surgery center — focused exclusively on surgical care
- Streamlined scheduling, no hospital-level overhead or bureaucracy
- Lower cost than hospital outpatient in most cases
- Private, less traffic — quieter recovery environment
- Accepts most commercial insurance plans
- Full hospital-based operating rooms with inpatient capabilities
- Option for same-day or 23-hour observation if warranted
- Medtronic StealthStation navigation available
- Appropriate for cases with potential need for overnight monitoring
- Blood bank and critical care resources on-site
- Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and all major commercial plans
- Full hospital-based ORs with neurosurgical team and equipment
- Globus ExcelsiusGPS robotic arm available for complex cases
- Same-day discharge and 23-hour observation both available
- Preferred venue for robotic-assisted lumbar fusion cases
- Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and most commercial insurance
Why it matters
Advantages of
outpatient spine surgery
The right next step
If surgery has come up —
this is where to start
Whether you've already been told you need surgery, you're seeking a second opinion, or you're not sure yet — the process starts the same way: bring your imaging. Dr. Katsevman reviews your MRI before the appointment so the consultation is about answers, not intake.
Find out if you're a candidate
for same-day surgery
Bring your MRI to a consultation with Dr. Katsevman. He'll review your imaging, discuss what procedure is appropriate, which facility makes sense, and what your recovery would realistically look like. No obligation. Transparent from the first visit.
Patient Experiences
This page is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice. Suitability for outpatient surgery is determined on an individual basis through in-person evaluation and imaging review. Not all procedures or patients are appropriate for same-day discharge. Results and recovery timelines vary by individual, procedure type, and clinical factors. Consult with a board-certified neurosurgeon before making any surgical decisions.