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Kamara M, Baur K, Langmeyer J, Huebner M, Ramm C, Cleary RK. Early discharge after enhanced recovery rectal resection does not increase emergency department visits and readmissions: a single institution analysis. Surg Endosc 2024; 38:4251-4259. [PMID: 38862825 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-024-10967-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND Same-day discharge after colectomy in enhanced recovery pathways has been shown to be feasible. It is not clear how early patients with rectal resections may be safely discharged. The study aim was to determine if patients discharged ≤ 3 days after rectal resections are associated with increased rates of emergency department (ED) visits and hospital readmissions. METHODS Retrospective analysis of enhanced recovery low anterior resection, abdominoperineal resection, and proctocolectomy patients in a prospectively maintained single institution colorectal surgery database from 01/01/2018 to 07/15/2022. Clinic visits were scheduled within 4-7 days and at 30 days after discharge, and every 1-2 weeks for stoma patients until no longer needed. Logistic regression models were used to analyze the association of discharge on postoperative days (POD)-1-3, POD-4-5, and POD ≥ 6 days with incidence of ED visits and readmissions. RESULTS A total of 118 patients met inclusion criteria, 76 with stomas. Median postoperative length of stay was 5 [IQR 6.5] days. Mean age was 58.6 years; 59.3% were ASA-3; and 69.5% had a minimally invasive surgical approach. ED visits were not significantly different between discharge-day groups (p = 0.096). No patients were discharged same-day, one without a stoma was discharged on POD-1, ten patients (2 with stomas) on POD-2, and twenty-four patients (13 with stomas) on POD-3. ED visits were lowest for the POD-1-3 group (14.3%) but not significantly different than later discharge groups (p = 0.166). Readmission rate was also lowest for the POD-1-3 group (11.4%) and also not significantly different than later discharge groups (p = 0.261) and this was confirmed with logistic regression. Complication rate was lowest in the POD-1-3 group (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Early discharge after enhanced recovery partial or complete proctectomy is not associated with increased ED visits and readmissions. Follow up studies should identify post-discharge resources that allow safe early discharge and that may be standardized and generalizable.
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- Maseray Kamara
- Department of Surgery, Trinity Health Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Trinity Health Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Trinity Health Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Center for Statistical Training and Consulting, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
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- Department of Academic Research, Trinity Health Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Trinity Health Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
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Zeineddin S, Pitt JB, Carter M, Linton S, De Boer C, Ghomrawi H, Abdullah F. Rethinking hospital postoperative resource use: A national analysis of pediatric appendectomy patients admitted to children's hospitals. Surgery 2024:S0039-6060(24)00447-1. [PMID: 39048332 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2024.06.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2024] [Accepted: 06/16/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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BACKGROUND The increased use of remote monitoring and telemedicine support may help alleviate the need for some of the postoperative inpatient hospital care and reduce health care costs, but little is known about current postoperative hospital resource use patterns. We aim to describe hospital resources use patterns in pediatric patients postappendectomy for complicated appendicitis and to evaluate the potential of earlier discharge with remote monitoring. METHODS This was a retrospective cohort study using the Pediatric Health Information System database for patients who underwent laparoscopic appendectomy for complicated appendicitis between 2016 and 2021. Health care use/costs (antibiotics, intravenous fluids [proxy for diet], analgesics, laboratory studies, and imaging tests) were determined using administrative billing data. Potentially avoidable days were defined as nondischarge days without codes for intravenous opioid pain medication or intravenous fluids. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression were used. RESULTS In total, 24,165 patients were included: 8,300 patients (34.3%) had at least 1 potentially avoidable hospitalization day, totaling 13,970 days or 14.2% of all hospitalization days. Median hospitalization cost was $19,434 [$15,658-$25,157], with accommodation and operating room being the greatest contributors. Public insurance and minority races and ethnicities were associated with greater odds of potentially avoidable days. More than 80% of hospitalized patients had intravenous antibiotics through 10 days postoperatively. More than 20% received opioids daily. CONCLUSIONS More than one third of the patients who underwent laparoscopic appendectomy for complicated appendicitis could have had at least 1 potentially avoidable hospitalization day. Remote monitoring and telemedicine support should be explored and could help with earlier discharge and lower costs.
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- Suhail Zeineddin
- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, IL. https://www.twitter.com/szeineddinMD
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, IL
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, IL
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, IL
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, IL
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- Departments of Surgery and Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
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- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, IL.
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Bunjo Z, Vather R, Cheng E, Petrushnko W. Reply to: Ambulatory colectomy in 2024 - is it time for consideration in Australia? ANZ J Surg 2024. [PMID: 38895828 DOI: 10.1111/ans.19131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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- Zachary Bunjo
- Discipline of Surgery, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Department of Surgery, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Centre for Cancer Biology, University of South Australia and SA Pathology, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- St George and Sutherland Hospital Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of General Surgery, Coffs Harbour Health Campus, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
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Vu MM, Franko JJ, Buzadzhi A, Prey B, Rusev M, Lavery M, Rashidi L. Ambulatory Robotic Colectomy: Factors Affecting and Affected by Postoperative Opioid Use. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2024; 34:163-170. [PMID: 38363851 DOI: 10.1097/sle.0000000000001263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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BACKGROUND The ongoing opioid crisis demands an investigation into the factors driving postoperative opioid use. Ambulatory robotic colectomies are an emerging concept in colorectal surgery, but concerns persist surrounding adequate pain control for these patients who are discharged very early. We sought to identify key factors affecting recovery room opioid use (ROU) and additional outpatient opioid prescriptions (AOP) after ambulatory robotic colectomies. METHODS This was a single-institution retrospective review of ambulatory robotic colon resections performed between 2019 and 2022. Patients were included if they discharged on the same day (SDD) or postoperative day 1 (POD1). Outcomes of interest included ROU [measured in parenteral morphine milligram equivalents (MMEs)], AOP (written between PODs 2 to 7), postoperative emergency department presentations, and readmissions. RESULTS Two hundred nineteen cases were examined, 48 of which underwent SDD. The mean ROU was 29.4 MME, and 8.7% of patients required AOP. Between SDD and POD1 patients, there were no differences in postoperative emergency department presentations, readmissions, recovery opioid use, or additional outpatient opioid scripts. Older age was associated with a lower ROU (-0.54 MME for each additional year). Older age, a higher body mass index, and right-sided colectomies were also more likely to use zero ROU. Readmissions were strongly associated with lower ROU. Among SDD patients, lower ROU was also associated with higher rates of AOP. CONCLUSION Ambulatory robotic colectomies and SDD can be performed with low opioid use and readmission rates. Notably, we found an association between low ROU and more readmission, and, in some cases, higher AOP. This suggests that adequate pain control during the postoperative recovery phase is a crucial component of reducing these negative outcomes.
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Curfman KR, Blair GE, Kosnik CL, Pille SA, Parsons ME, Shah CA, Neighorn CC, Rashidi L. Same day discharge colon surgery: is it financially worth it? Colorectal Dis 2024; 26:669-674. [PMID: 38372024 DOI: 10.1111/codi.16916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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AIM Same day discharge (SDD) for colorectal surgery shows increasing promise in the era of enhanced recovery after surgery protocols and minimally invasive surgery. It has become increasingly relevant due to the constraints posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of this study was to compare SDD and postoperative day 1 (POD1) discharge to understand the clinical outcomes and financial impact on factors such as cost, charge, revenue, contribution margin and readmission. METHOD A retrospective review of colectomies was performed at a single institution over a 2-year period (n = 143). Two populations were identified: SDD (n = 51) and POD1 (n = 92). Patients were selected by International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems-10 (ICD-10) and Diagnosis Related Grouper (DRG) codes. RESULTS There was a statistically significant difference favouring SDD in total hospital cost (p < 0.0001), average direct costs (p < 0.0001) and average charges (p < 0.0016). SDD average hospital costs were $8699 (values in USD throughout) compared with $11 652 for POD 1 (p < 0.0001), and average SDD hospital charges were $85 506 compared with $97 008 for POD1 (p < 0.0016). The net revenue for SDD was $22 319 while for POD1 it was $26 173 (p = 0.14). Upon comparison of contribution margins (SDD $13 620 vs. POD1 $14 522), the difference was not statistically significant (p = 0.73). There were no identified statistically significant differences in operating room time, robotic console time, readmission rates or surgical complications. CONCLUSIONS Amidst the pandemic-related constraints, we found that SDD was associated with lower hospital costs and comparable contribution margins compared with POD1. Additionally, the study was unable to identify any significant difference between operating time, readmissions, and surgical complications when performing SDD.
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Coeckelberghs E, Bislenghi G, Wolthuis A, Teunkens A, Dewinter G, Coppens S, Vanhaecht K, D'Hoore A. Quality indicators for ambulatory colectomy: literature search and expert consensus. Surg Endosc 2024; 38:1894-1901. [PMID: 38316661 PMCID: PMC10978605 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10660-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND Care for patients undergoing elective colectomy has become increasingly standardized using Enhanced Recovery Programs (ERP). ERP, encorporating minimally invasive surgery (MIS), decreased postoperative morbidity and length of stay (LOS). However, disruptive changes are needed to safely introduce colectomy in an ambulatory or same-day discharge (SDD) setting. Few research groups showed the feasibility of ambulatory colectomy. So far, no minimum standards for the quality of care of this procedure have been defined. This study aims to identify quality indicators (QIs) that assess the quality of care for ambulatory colectomy. METHODS A literature search was performed to identify recommendations for ambulatory colectomy. Based on that search, a set of QIs was identified and categorized into seven domains: preparation of the patient (pre-admission), anesthesia, surgery, in-hospital monitoring, home monitoring, feasibility, and clinical outcomes. This list was presented to a panel of international experts (surgeons and anesthesiologists) in a 1 round Delphi to assess the relevance of the proposed indicators. RESULTS Based on the literature search (2010-2021), 3841 results were screened on title and abstract for relevant information. Nine papers were withheld to identify the first set of QIs (n = 155). After excluding duplicates and outdated QIs, this longlist was narrowed down to 88 indicators. Afterward, consensus was reached in a 1 round Delphi on a final list of 32 QIs, aiming to be a comprehensive set to evaluate the quality of ambulatory colectomy care. CONCLUSION We propose a list of 32 QI to guide and evaluate the implementation of ambulatory colectomy.
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- Ellen Coeckelberghs
- Leuven Institute for Healthcare Policy, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven - University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
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- Department of Abdominal Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Abdominal Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Leuven Institute for Healthcare Policy, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven - University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Quality Management, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Abdominal Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Baur K, Sood EM, Huebner M, Ramm C, Kolli N, Cleary RK. Early Discharge after Enhanced Recovery Colectomy Does Not Increase Emergency Department Visits and Readmissions: A Single Institution Analysis. Am Surg 2024:31348241241653. [PMID: 38520237 DOI: 10.1177/00031348241241653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND Same-day discharge after colorectal surgery in enhanced recovery pathways is increasing. This study aimed to determine if discharge on postoperative days (POD) one or two is associated with increased rates of emergency department (ED) visits and hospital readmissions after left and right colectomy. METHODS Single institution retrospective analysis of prospective institutional colorectal surgery database between 07/01/2018 and 07/15/2022. Primary outcomes were ED visit and readmission rates for enhanced recovery open and minimally invasive right and left colectomy using logistic regressions models. RESULTS 820 patients met inclusion criteria. There were significant differences in discharge-day by diagnosis-58.5% of patients with Crohn's disease were discharged on POD ≥4 and 21.6% with benign colon neoplasia were discharged on POD-0-1 (P < .001). ED visits occurred in 12.9% of the study population and were not significantly different between discharge-day groups (P = .096). Overall readmission rate was 8.5% and significantly different between discharge-day groups (0% POD-0 vs 8.3% POD-1 vs 5.8% POD-2 vs 6.9% POD-3 vs 12.9% POD ≥4, P = .041). Logistic regression showed that ED visits and readmissions for longer discharge-days (POD-2, POD-3, POD ≥4) were not significantly different than POD-0-1. Readmission diagnoses for the study population were higher for ileus (17.1%) and surgical site infection (SSI) type-III (22.9%) than for acute kidney injury (1.4%) and SSI type-I/II (1.4%). CONCLUSION Early discharge after left and right colectomy is not associated with increased rates of ED visits and readmissions. Same-day discharge may be feasible in selected enhanced recovery patients. Standardized post-discharge resources that safely allow same-day discharge require further investigation.
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- Katherine Baur
- Department of Surgery, Trinity Health Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- University of Buffalo School of Medicine, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Center for Statistical Training and Consulting, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
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- Department of Academic Research, Trinity Health Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Academic Research, Trinity Health Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Trinity Health Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Holtestaul T, Vu M, Pak G, Curfman K, Blair G, Kosnik C, Pille S, Rashidi L. Same day discharge in colorectal surgery: Who requires unplanned overnight monitoring? Am J Surg 2024; 227:213-217. [PMID: 38587048 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.09.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocols and minimally invasive surgery have decreased colorectal length of stay. Our institution implemented a Same Day Discharge (SDD) colorectal protocol, and this study evaluates factors associated with unplanned admission. METHODS . Retrospective review was performed from February 2019 to January 2022. Admitted SDD candidates were identified, and their course evaluated. Demographics, clinical characteristics, and outcomes were compared between cohorts. RESULTS Review identified 152 potential SDD patients, 47 successfully discharged. Of the 105 admitted patients, the most common reasons were operative complexity (47.6 %) and social reasons (23.8 %). No differences were seen in operative times, gender, BMI, anticoagulation, or diabetes. The admission cohort was more likely to undergo low anterior resection or right colectomy and was older in age. Case complexity was the highest factor for affecting discharge. CONCLUSION SDD can be feasible after colectomy, but in certain patients may require deviation. The most common factors requiring admission were complexity and social factors.
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- Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA, USA
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- Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA, USA
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Gallo G, Goglia M. Grand challenges in colorectal and proctological surgery. Front Surg 2023; 10:1331877. [PMID: 38186385 PMCID: PMC10766734 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2023.1331877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024] Open
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- Gaetano Gallo
- Department of Surgery, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
- Colorectal and Proctological Surgery Section, Frontiers in Surgery
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- Colorectal and Proctological Surgery Section, Frontiers in Surgery
- Departmentof Medical and Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Atallah SB, Larach SW. Same-day colectomy: are we throwing caution to the wind? Tech Coloproctol 2023; 27:1137-1138. [PMID: 37725262 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-023-02861-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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- S B Atallah
- HCA Healthcare Oviedo, Orviedo, FL, USA.
- Adventheath Orlando, Orlando, FL, USA.
- College of Medicine, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA.
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Abdelnaby A, Alcabes A. Can Colorectal Surgery Be Performed as an Outpatient Surgery? Adv Surg 2023; 57:279-285. [PMID: 37536859 DOI: 10.1016/j.yasu.2023.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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The potential to discharge patients safely within the same day after colorectal surgery has developed over time with concurrent advances in concepts of enhanced recovery pathways, along with minimally invasive techniques available to surgeons. The advent of planned same-day discharges after elective colectomy is made possible by research establishing improved length of stay with minimal morbidity in patients undergoing minimally invasive surgery and especially minimally invasive surgery in the setting of an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol. In tracing the timeline of research and development of knowledge in this setting, the safety of outpatient colorectal surgery can be established.
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- Abier Abdelnaby
- Colon and Rectal Surgical Services, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, USA; Department of Surgery, The University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1825 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY 10461, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, The University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1825 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY 10461, USA; Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, USA
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Siragusa L, Angelico R, Angrisani M, Zampogna B, Materazzo M, Sorge R, Giordano L, Meniconi R, Coppola A. How future surgery will benefit from SARS-COV-2-related measures: a SPIGC survey conveying the perspective of Italian surgeons. Updates Surg 2023; 75:1711-1727. [PMID: 37578735 PMCID: PMC10435629 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-023-01613-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/23/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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COVID-19 negatively affected surgical activity, but the potential benefits resulting from adopted measures remain unclear. The aim of this study was to evaluate the change in surgical activity and potential benefit from COVID-19 measures in perspective of Italian surgeons on behalf of SPIGC. A nationwide online survey on surgical practice before, during, and after COVID-19 pandemic was conducted in March-April 2022 (NCT:05323851). Effects of COVID-19 hospital-related measures on surgical patients' management and personal professional development across surgical specialties were explored. Data on demographics, pre-operative/peri-operative/post-operative management, and professional development were collected. Outcomes were matched with the corresponding volume. Four hundred and seventy-three respondents were included in final analysis across 14 surgical specialties. Since SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, application of telematic consultations (4.1% vs. 21.6%; p < 0.0001) and diagnostic evaluations (16.4% vs. 42.2%; p < 0.0001) increased. Elective surgical activities significantly reduced and surgeons opted more frequently for conservative management with a possible indication for elective (26.3% vs. 35.7%; p < 0.0001) or urgent (20.4% vs. 38.5%; p < 0.0001) surgery. All new COVID-related measures are perceived to be maintained in the future. Surgeons' personal education online increased from 12.6% (pre-COVID) to 86.6% (post-COVID; p < 0.0001). Online educational activities are considered a beneficial effect from COVID pandemic (56.4%). COVID-19 had a great impact on surgical specialties, with significant reduction of operation volume. However, some forced changes turned out to be benefits. Isolation measures pushed the use of telemedicine and telemetric devices for outpatient practice and favored communication for educational purposes and surgeon-patient/family communication. From the Italian surgeons' perspective, COVID-related measures will continue to influence future surgical clinical practice.
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- Leandro Siragusa
- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy
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- HPB and Transplant Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, University of "Rome Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery and Liver Transplantation, San Camillo Forlanini Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Operative Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, Italy
- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, 00128, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy.
- HPB and Transplant Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, University of "Rome Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy.
- PhD Program in Applied Medical-Surgical Sciences, Breast Oncoplastic Surgery, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery and Liver Transplantation, San Camillo Forlanini Hospital, Rome, Italy
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Kumar AS. “I'll take my colectomy to go, please.”: Reflections on pandemic silver linings. Am J Surg 2023; 225:824-825. [PMID: 37002116 PMCID: PMC9995294 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.02.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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Shariq OA, Bews KA, Etzioni DA, Kendrick ML, Habermann EB, Thiels CA. Performance of General Surgical Procedures in Outpatient Settings Before and After Onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic. JAMA Netw Open 2023; 6:e231198. [PMID: 36862412 PMCID: PMC9982689 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.1198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/03/2023] Open
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IMPORTANCE The American College of Surgeons (ACS) has advocated for the expansion of outpatient surgery to conserve limited hospital resources and bed capacity, while maintaining surgical throughput, during the COVID-19 pandemic. OBJECTIVE To investigate the association of the COVID-19 pandemic with outpatient scheduled general surgery procedures. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS This multicenter, retrospective cohort study analyzed data from hospitals participating in the ACS National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP) from January 1, 2016, to December 31, 2019 (before COVID-19), and from January 1 to December 31, 2020 (during COVID-19). Adult patients (≥18 years of age) who underwent any 1 of the 16 most frequently performed scheduled general surgery operations in the ACS-NSQIP database were included. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES The primary outcome was the percentage of outpatient cases (length of stay, 0 days) for each procedure. To determine the rate of change over time, multiple multivariable logistic regression models were used to assess the independent association of year with the odds of outpatient surgery. RESULTS A total of 988 436 patients were identified (mean [SD] age, 54.5 [16.1] years; 574 683 women [58.1%]), of whom 823 746 underwent scheduled surgery before COVID-19 and 164 690 had surgery during COVID-19. On multivariable analysis, the odds of outpatient surgery during COVID-19 (vs 2019) were higher in patients who underwent mastectomy for cancer (odds ratio [OR], 2.49 [95% CI, 2.33-2.67]), minimally invasive adrenalectomy (OR, 1.93 [95% CI, 1.34-2.77]), thyroid lobectomy (OR, 1.43 [95% CI, 1.32-1.54]), breast lumpectomy (OR, 1.34 [95% CI, 1.23-1.46]), minimally invasive ventral hernia repair (OR, 1.21 [95% CI, 1.15-1.27]), minimally invasive sleeve gastrectomy (OR, 2.56 [95% CI, 1.89-3.48]), parathyroidectomy (OR, 1.24 [95% CI, 1.14-1.34]), and total thyroidectomy (OR, 1.53 [95% CI, 1.42-1.65]). These odds were all greater than those observed for 2019 vs 2018, 2018 vs 2017, and 2017 vs 2016, suggesting that an accelerated increase in outpatient surgery rates in 2020 occurred as a consequence of COVID-19, rather than a continuation of secular trends. Despite these findings, only 4 procedures had a clinically meaningful (≥10%) overall increase in outpatient surgery rates during the study period: mastectomy for cancer (+19.4%), thyroid lobectomy (+14.7%), minimally invasive ventral hernia repair (+10.6%), and parathyroidectomy (+10.0%). CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE In this cohort study, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with an accelerated transition to outpatient surgery for many scheduled general surgical operations; however, the magnitude of percentage increase was small for all but 4 procedure types. Further studies should explore potential barriers to the uptake of this approach, particularly for procedures that have been shown to be safe when performed in an outpatient setting.
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- Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
- Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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Siragusa L, Pellino G, Sensi B, Panis Y, Bellato V, Khan J, Sica GS. Ambulatory laparoscopic colectomies: a systematic review. Colorectal Dis 2023. [PMID: 36790358 DOI: 10.1111/codi.16511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Revised: 12/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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AIM Ambulatory laparoscopic colectomy (ALC), meaning discharge within 24 h of surgical colonic resection, has recently been proposed in a few, selected patients. This systematic review was performed with the aim of reviewing protocols for ALC and assessing feasibility, safety and outcomes after ALC. METHOD A PRISMA-compliant systematic review and pooled analysis was performed searching all English studies published until October 2022 in PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science (PROSPERO, CRD42022334463). Inclusion criteria were original articles including patients undergoing ALC, specifying at least one outcome of interest. Exclusion criteria were articles reporting a robotic-assisted procedure; unable to retrieve patient data from articles; the same patient series included in different studies. Primary outcomes were success, overall complications and readmission rates. Secondary outcomes included mortality and specific complications such us surgical site infection, anastomotic leak, ileus, bleeding, rate of ALC acceptance, and unscheduled consultation and reoperation rate. RESULTS Among 1087 studies imported for screening, 11 were included (1296 patients). The success rate was 47% with an overall morbidity of 14%. Readmission and reoperation rates were 5% and 1%, respectively. No mortality was recorded. Protocols of ALC differ significantly among published studies. CONCLUSIONS Overall, ALC appears to be safe and feasible in selected cases with an acceptable success rate and a low risk of readmission after hospital discharge. Future studies should evaluate patients' benefits and discharge criteria, as well as uniformity and standardization of eligibility criteria. This systematic review may help inform on ALC adoption in clinical practice.
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- Leandro Siragusa
- Department of Surgical Sciences, Università degli studi di Roma 'Tor Vergata', Rome, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, Università degli studi della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy.,Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona UAB, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Università degli studi di Roma 'Tor Vergata', Rome, Italy
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- Colorectal Surgery Center, Groupe Hospitalier Privé Ambroise Paré-Hartmann, Neuilly sur Seine, France
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Università degli studi di Roma 'Tor Vergata', Rome, Italy
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- Colorectal Surgery, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, UK
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Università degli studi di Roma 'Tor Vergata', Rome, Italy
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Vu MM, Curfman KR, Blair GE, Shah CA, Rashidi L. Beyond enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS): Evolving minimally invasive colectomy from multi-day admissions to same-day discharge. Am J Surg 2023; 225:826-831. [PMID: 36697356 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.01.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Early discharge is increasingly important in the resource-limited COVID era. Some groups have reported early experiences with same day discharge (SDD) after colectomy. We implemented a routine SDD protocol and report the evolution in our program's outcomes. METHODS We studied a retrospective cohort of robotic colorectal surgeries from 2016 to 2022. Colectomies were analyzed as a sub-group and stratified by year. RESULTS The cohort comprised 535 cases, of which 483 were colectomies. Annual case volume increased from 58 to 180 cases (p < 0.001). Operative console time concordantly decreased by 33% (p < 0.001). Average length of stay decreased from five to one days. By 2022, 58% of colectomies were selectively discharged on the same day of surgery. Complication and readmission rates remained constant. CONCLUSIONS SDD is feasible and safe in selected patients. We illustrate the practical evolution of a surgical practice toward routine SDD, and discuss the factors we found critical to this transition.
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Ambulatory colectomy: a pathway for advancing the enhanced recovery protocol. J Robot Surg 2022; 17:827-834. [PMID: 36334255 PMCID: PMC9638390 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-022-01463-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2022] [Accepted: 10/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols employ multiple factors to decrease surgical stress and improve recovery (Lyon et al., World J Gastroenterol 18(40):5661-5663, 2012). These protocols use multimodal approaches to improve outcomes, including length of stay and morbidities (Lyon et al., World J Gastroenterol 18(40):5661-5663, 2012; Carmichael et al., Dis Colon Rectum 60:761-784, 2017). The ERAS guidelines have evolved since development; however, the question is posed of how to improve next (Lyon et al., World J Gastroenterol 18(40):5661-5663, 2012). With the success of ERAS, in combination with milestones made by minimally invasive surgery (MIS), it is our aim to describe the next step of same day discharge colectomy. Retrospective review was performed on all colectomies from February 2019 to January 2022. Same day discharge (SDD) was defined as admission less than 23 h and no overnight stay. Procedures were nonemergent and MIS. Patients were candidates SDD based on comorbidities, communication means, and social support. SDD candidacy continued if surgery was uncomplicated. Next, patients were required to achieve strict Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) criteria for discharge. SDD patients were monitored via calls or messages until their first appointment. After analysis, 326 total colectomies were identified; based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, 115 patients underwent SDD, 35.3%. Of the 115 SDD, 5 patients returned to the emergency department, only 1 required readmission (0.9%). The most performed procedures were low anterior resection, 61 (53.0%), and right hemicolectomy, 25 (21.7%). Using ERAS protocols as a groundwork to improve upon, we identified several ways to advance select patients into SDD. Using strict patient selection, intraoperative regulations, and rigorous postoperative criteria, we found that SDD as an advancement of ERAS is a relatively safe procedure with minimal complications.
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McLemore EC, Lee L, Hedrick TL, Rashidi L, Askenasy EP, Popowich D, Sylla P. Same day discharge following elective, minimally invasive, colorectal surgery : A review of enhanced recovery protocols and early outcomes by the SAGES Colorectal Surgical Committee with recommendations regarding patient selection, remote monitoring, and successful implementation. Surg Endosc 2022; 36:7898-7914. [PMID: 36131162 PMCID: PMC9491699 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09606-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND As enhanced recovery programs (ERPs) have continued to evolve, the length of hospitalization (LOS) following elective minimally invasive colorectal surgery has continued to decline. Further refinements in multimodal perioperative pain management strategies have resulted in reduced opioid consumption. The interest in ambulatory colectomy has dramatically accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Severe restrictions in hospital capacity and fear of COVID transmission forced surgical teams to rethink strategies to further reduce length of inpatient stay. METHODS Members of the SAGES Colorectal Surgery Committee began reviewing the emergence of SDD protocols and early publications for SDD in 2019. The authors met at regular intervals during 2020-2022 period reviewing SDD protocols, safe patient selection criteria, surrogates for postoperative monitoring, and early outcomes. RESULTS Early experience with SDD protocols for elective, minimally invasive colorectal surgery suggests that SDD is feasible and safe in well-selected patients and procedures. SDD protocols are associated with reduced opioid use and prescribing. Patient perception and experience with SDD is favourable. For early adopters, SDD has been the natural evolution of well-developed ERPs. Like all ERPs, SDD begins in the office setting, identifying the correct patient and procedure, aligning goals and objectives, and the perioperative education of the patient and their supporting significant others. A thorough discussion with the patient regarding expected activity levels, oral intake, and pain control post operatively lays the foundation for a successful application of SDD programs. These observations may not apply to all patient populations, institutions, practice types, or within the scope of an existing ERP. However, if the underlying principles of SDD can be incorporated into an existing institutional ERP, it may further reduce the incidence of post operative ileus, prolonged LOS, and improve the effectiveness of oral analgesia for postoperative pain management and reduced opioid use and prescribing. CONCLUSIONS The SAGES Colorectal Surgery Committee has performed a comprehensive review of the early experience with SDD. This manuscript summarizes SDD early results and considerations for safe and stepwise implementation of SDD with a specific focus on ERP evolution, patient selection, remote monitoring, and other relevant considerations based on hospital settings and surgical practices.
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- Elisabeth C McLemore
- Bernard J. Tyson Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine, Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, 90027, USA.
- Department of Clinical Science, Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Los Angeles Medical Center, 4760 Sunset Blvd, 3rd Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90027, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, University of Virginia Health, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, University of Texas Health, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, St. Francis Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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Archer V, Cloutier Z, Berg A, McKechnie T, Wiercioch W, Eskicioglu C. Short-stay compared to long-stay admissions for loop ileostomy reversals: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Colorectal Dis 2022; 37:2113-2124. [PMID: 36151483 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-022-04256-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE Short-stay admissions, with lengths of stay less than 24 h, are used for various surgeries without increasing adverse events. However, it is unclear if short-stay admissions would be safe for loop ileostomy reversals. This review aimed to compare outcomes between short (≤24 hours) and long (>24 hours) admissions for adults undergoing loop ileostomy reversals. METHODS Medline, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library were systematically searched for studies comparing short- to long-stay admissions in adults undergoing loop ileostomy reversals. Meta-analyses were conducted for mortality, reoperation, readmission, and non-reoperative complications. Quality of evidence was assessed with grading of recommendations, assessment, development, and evaluations (GRADE) guidelines. RESULTS Four observational studies enrolling 24,628 patients were included. Moderate certainty evidence suggests there is no difference in readmissions between short- and long-stay admissions (relative risk (RR) 0.98, 95% CI 0.75 to 1.28, p 0.86). Low certainty evidence demonstrates that short stays may reduce non-reoperative complications (RR 0.44, 95% CI 0.31 to 0.62, p < 0.01). Very low certainty evidence demonstrates that there is no difference in reoperations between short and long stays (RR 1.14, 95% CI 0.26 to 5.04, p 0.87). CONCLUSIONS Moderate certainty evidence demonstrates that there is no difference in readmission rates between short- and long-stay admissions for loop ileostomy reversals. Less robust evidence suggests equivalence in reoperations and a decrease in non-reoperative complications. Future prospective trials are required to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of short-stay admissions. TRIAL REGISTRATION https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=307381 Prospero (CRD42022307381), January 30, 2022.
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- Victoria Archer
- Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada. .,Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
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- Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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