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How long does the anterior cervical corpectomy take?
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2 hours or so: In the hands of experienced neurosurgeons or orthospine surgeons, the surgery should take 2-3 hours. It should not last much longer.
Answered 9/10/2018
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About 2-3hours: Much more if for ossification of pll a condition.
Answered 7/5/2012
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