Discover Dr. Kern Singh’s research on minimally invasive discectomy, including his contributions to less invasive surgical techniques, postoperative recovery, and patient outcomes. His extensive portfolio of peer-reviewed publications and authoritative textbooks demonstrates an ongoing commitment to innovation in spine surgery and the advancement of evidence-based care.

Most cited publications

• Primary Versus Revision Single-Level Minimally Invasive Lumbar Discectomy: Analysis of Clinical Outcomes and Narcotic Utilization. Ahn J, Tabaraee E, Bohl DD, Aboushaala K, Singh K. Spine 40(18): E1025-1030, 2015.
• Khechen B, Haws BE, Patel DV, Narain AS, Hijji FY, Bawa MS, Cardinal KL, Guntin JA, Singh K. Risk Factors for a Long Hospital Stay Following Minimally Invasive Lumbar Discectomy. Clinical Spine Surgery.
• Does Greater Body Mass Index Increase the Risk for Revision Procedures Following a Single-Level Minimally Invasive Lumbar Discectomy? Bohl DD, Ahn J, Mayo BC, Massel DH, Tabaraee, E, Sershon RA, Basques BA, Singh K. Spine.

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