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Same day discharge does not lead to worse outcomes in patients undergoing uncomplicated laparoscopic foregut surgery. Surg Endosc 2022; 36:7679-7683. [PMID: 35157122 PMCID: PMC8853126 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09084-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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INTRODUCTION With the advancement of minimally invasive surgical techniques surgeons have moved away from elective open foregut surgeries. Despite studies demonstrating the safety of same day discharge in appropriate patient populations, ambulatory surgery has yet to be established as the practice norm for patients undergoing uncomplicated laparoscopic foregut surgery. METHODS The ACS-NSQIP database was queried from 2005 to 2018 for patients who had undergone elective and non-emergent laparoscopic Heller myotomy, fundoplication, and paraesophageal hernia repairs with and without mesh. The primary endpoints in this study included number and severity of complications as classified by the Clavien-Dindo Classification, readmission, and return to the operating room. RESULTS 6893 patients who met inclusion criteria were identified, 696 (10.1%) of which were discharged on the day of surgery. Patients who were discharged on post-operative day one were matched at a 3:1 ratio producing 2088 comparisons. There was no difference in overall morbidity (p = 0.264), readmission (OR 0.849, 95% CI 0.522-1.419), or return to the operating room (OR 1.15, 95% CI 0.531-2.761) between the two groups. CONCLUSION Same day discharge for patients without life threatening comorbidities undergoing elective minimally invasive Heller myotomy, Nissen and Toupet fundoplication, and paraesophageal hernia repairs is safe and feasible.
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Same-day discharge for laparoscopic Heller myotomy. Surg Endosc 2022; 36:6255-6259. [PMID: 34981240 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-021-08951-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic Heller myotomy is an effective treatment for achalasia. There are little data on the safety and feasibility of same-day discharge after laparoscopic Heller myotomy. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to describe the experience with same-day discharge after laparoscopic Heller myotomy at one hospital. METHODS A retrospective cohort study including all patients who underwent laparoscopic Heller myotomy between 2007 and 2016 at University Health Network (UHN), Toronto, Canada. There was no consent required as the study was retrospective study. This study was approved by the UHN IRB. Planned same-day discharge patients were compared to planned inpatient with respect to post-op complications, length of stay, and number of emergency visits. RESULTS A total of 209 patients were identified. Same-day discharge was planned in 67 (33.5%) cases compared to 133 (66.5%) cases that were planned for inpatient. The study population was 49% male. On average, inpatients had 2.3 pre-operative comorbidities and same-day discharge patients had 1.6 pre-operative comorbidities. The average length of stay for the inpatient group was 3.5 days. Among the same-day surgery group, 15 had an unplanned admission following surgery (22%). Of those who were admitted, the average length of stay was 1.27 days. Only 1 same-day discharge was readmitted after hospital discharge, while 4 in inpatient group were readmitted. The post-operative complication rate was (15%) 20 of inpatient compared to four (6.0%) of same-day discharge. Number of emergency visits for inpatient group were 7 (5.3%) compared to 3 (4.5%) for same-day discharge group. There was one mortality case in inpatient group due to post-op complication. CONCLUSION Same-day surgery is feasible for laparoscopic Heller myotomy, with a similar complication and readmission rate as inpatient surgery.
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Khoraki J, Campos GM, Alwatari Y, Mazzini GS, Mangino MJ, Wolfe LG. Perioperative outcomes of inpatient laparoscopic Heller myotomy and per-oral endoscopic myotomy in the United States. Surgery 2021; 171:1263-1272. [PMID: 34774290 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2021.10.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2021] [Revised: 10/03/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Per-oral endoscopic myotomy is an alternative to pneumatic dilation and laparoscopic Heller myotomy to treat lower esophageal sphincter diseases. Laparoscopic Heller myotomy and per-oral endoscopic myotomy perioperative outcomes data come from relatively small retrospective series and 1 randomized trial. We aimed to estimate the number of inpatient procedures performed in the United States and compare perioperative outcomes and costs of laparoscopic Heller myotomy and per-oral endoscopic myotomy using a nationally representative database. METHODS Cross-sectional retrospective analysis of hospital admissions for laparoscopic Heller myotomy or per-oral endoscopic myotomy from October 2015 through December 2018 in the National Inpatient Sample. Patient and hospital characteristics, concurrent antireflux procedures, perioperative adverse events (any adverse event and those associated with extended length of stay ≥3 days), mortality, length of stay, and costs were compared. Logistic regression evaluated factors independently associated with adverse events. RESULTS An estimated 11,270 patients had laparoscopic Heller myotomy (n = 9,555) or per-oral endoscopic myotomy (n = 1,715) without significant differences in demographics and comorbidities. A concurrent anti-reflux procedure was more frequent with laparoscopic Heller myotomy (72.8% vs 15.5%, P < .001). Overall adverse event rate was higher with per-oral endoscopic myotomy (13.3% vs 24.8%, P < .001), and mortality was similar. Per-oral endoscopic myotomy had higher rates of adverse events associated with extended length of stay (9.3% vs 16.6%, P < .001), infectious adverse events (3.5% vs 8.2%, P < .001), gastrointestinal bleeding (3.4% vs 5.8%, P = .04), accidental injuries (3% vs 5.5%, P = .03), and thoracic adverse events (4.5% vs 9%, P < .01). Rates of adverse events of both procedures remained similar during the years of the study. Per-oral endoscopic myotomy was independently associated with adverse events. Length of stay (laparoscopic Heller myotomy: 3.2 ± 0.1 vs per-oral endoscopic myotomy: 3.7 ± 0.3 days, P = .17) and costs (laparoscopic Heller myotomy: $15,471 ± 406 vs per-oral endoscopic myotomy: $15,146 ± 1,308, P = .82) were similar. CONCLUSION In this national database review, laparoscopic Heller myotomy had a lower rate of perioperative adverse events at similar length of stay and costs than per-oral endoscopic myotomy. Laparoscopic Heller myotomy remains a safer procedure than per-oral endoscopic myotomy for a myotomy of the distal esophagus and lower esophageal sphincter in the United States.
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- Jad Khoraki
- Department of Surgery, Division of Bariatric and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Bariatric and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA.
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Bariatric and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Bariatric and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Bariatric and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Bariatric and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
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Kaushik C, Milhoan M, Khanna A, Miller A, Chawla M, Miller CC, Banki F. Laparoscopic Heller myotomy and Dor fundoplication in the same day surgery setting with a trained team and an enhanced recovery protocol. Surg Open Sci 2020; 1:64-68. [PMID: 32754694 PMCID: PMC7391888 DOI: 10.1016/j.sopen.2019.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2019] [Revised: 05/10/2019] [Accepted: 06/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background The length of stay after Heller myotomy is 1–5 days. The aim was to report feasibility of the procedure as same day surgery (SDS). Methods Three steps of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocol: preoperatively, clear liquid diet for 24 hours, in preoperative area: antiemetics as dermal patch/IV form, 2: Intraoperatively, intubation in semi upright position, IV analgesics and antiemetics. 3: Postoperatively, clear liquid diet and discharge instructions. Patients were followed using a phone questionnaire. Values are median (interquartile range). Results Fifty-seven patients, 32 M (56%)/25F (44%), age 48 (35–59). First 45 were inpatient with LOS of 1 day. Last 12 were planned as same day surgery, 1/12 was discharged on POD#2, 11/12 (92%) were performed as same day surgery. The duration of operation: 139.5 min (114–163) inpatient: vs 123 (107–139) same day surgery, P < .01. Questionnaires were obtained in 78% inpatient at 40 months (25.6–67) vs 82% same day surgery at 8 (4–12). All were satisfied with the operation with no difference between the 2 groups. Conclusion Heller myotomy can be planned as same day surgery and performed successfully in majority of patients with a trained team and an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocol focused on prevention of nausea, and pain control in perioperative period.
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- Chandni Kaushik
- McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)
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- McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)
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- McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)
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- Memorial Hermann Southeast Esophageal Disease Center
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- Memorial Hermann Southeast Esophageal Disease Center
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- McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)
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- McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).,Memorial Hermann Southeast Esophageal Disease Center
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Mistry P, Zaman S, Shapey I, Daskalakis M, Nijjar R, Richardson M, Super P, Singhal R. Building a model for day case hiatal surgery - Lessons learnt over a 10 year period in a high volume unit: A case series. Int J Surg 2018; 54:82-85. [PMID: 29704563 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2018.04.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2018] [Revised: 03/23/2018] [Accepted: 04/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery has become the standard treatment for symptomatic gastro-oesophageal reflux disease refractory to medical therapy. Successful anti-reflux surgery involves safe, minimally invasive surgery, resulting in symptom resolution with minimal side effects. This study aims to assess the feasibility and safety of day case anti-reflux surgery focussing on peri- and post-operative outcomes as a measure of success. METHODS Data was collected from the hospital database from 2003 to 2012. Data collection included demographics, surgeon, mode of admission, length of stay and complications. Electronic records were independently scrutinised for all patients with a length of stay of more than two nights. RESULTS 723 patients underwent laparoscopic fundoplication ± small hiatus hernia repair (<5 cm) with a day case rate of 67.1%. The 30 day readmission rate in these patients was 2.9% (21/723 patients). Nine patients had a failure of their initial laparoscopic fundoplication (defined as recurrence of symptoms). Three patients required a re-operation within 12 months of their initial procedure (re-operation rate = 0.41% (3/723 patients)). CONCLUSION Laparoscopic hiatal surgery can be performed safely as a day case in high volume specialist centres with good outcomes. Raising the national standard for day case fundoplication promotes good practice and should be the model for future commissioning.
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- Pritesh Mistry
- Upper GI & Minimally Invasive Unit, Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK.
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- Upper GI & Minimally Invasive Unit, Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Transplantation, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, UK
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- Upper GI & Minimally Invasive Unit, Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Upper GI & Minimally Invasive Unit, Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Upper GI & Minimally Invasive Unit, Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Upper GI & Minimally Invasive Unit, Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Upper GI & Minimally Invasive Unit, Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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Molina JC, Misariu AM, Nicolau I, Spicer J, Mulder D, Ferri LE, Mueller CL. Same day discharge for benign laparoscopic hiatal surgery: a feasibility analysis. Surg Endosc 2017; 32:937-944. [PMID: 28779258 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-017-5769-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2017] [Accepted: 07/14/2017] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Advances in minimally invasive surgery and the development of enhanced recovery pathways have favored the spread of day-surgery programs. Despite laparoscopic approaches being accepted as the standard of care for benign hiatal diseases, safety and feasibility of same day discharges for laparoscopic hiatal surgeries other than fundoplication has yet to be established. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to assess the feasibility of same day discharge for primary and revisional laparoscopic hiatal surgeries including paraesophageal hernia repairs (PEHR), fundoplication for reflux, and Heller myotomy (±diverticulectomy). METHODS A retrospective cohort study including all patients undergoing elective laparoscopic hiatal procedures in the division of Thoracic surgery between 2011 and 2016 at McGill University Health Centre was performed. Planned day-surgery (DAYCASE) was compared to planned inpatient (INPATIENT) cohorts with respect to operative and postoperative outcomes, length of stay, readmission, and emergency room visits. RESULTS A total of 261 patients were identified, 161 female (62%); median age 62 (20). The case distribution was: PEHR (123; 47.1%), Heller myotomy (94;36%, 7 diverticulectomy), and fundoplication (44; 16.9%). Twenty patients had revisional procedures (7.7%). Same day discharge was planned in 98 cases (38%) and was successful in 80 (81.6%). Proportion of DAYCASE increased form 12% prior to 2013 to 67% in 2016. INPATIENTs were older (median 66 vs. 60 years), and had a higher proportion of PEHR (55 vs. 34%), p < 0.05. Both cohorts were comparable in gender proportion, ASA classification, and length of surgery. Complications, readmission, and emergency visits did not differ between the two cohorts. On multivariate analysis, female gender (OR 37, 95% CI 1.46-936, p = 0.028), surgery beginning after noon (OR 5.4, 95% CI 1.1-26.9, p = 0.038), intraoperative complications (OR 20.4 95% CI 1.5-286, p = 0.025), and postoperative complications (OR 52.1, 95% CI 4.5-602, p = 0.002) were independently associated with unplanned admission. CONCLUSIONS Day-case surgery for complex laparoscopic hiatal procedures is feasible and can be achieved in a significant number of patients without compromising safety.
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- Juan Carlos Molina
- Division of Thoracic and Upper GI Surgery, Montreal General Hospital, McGill University Health Center, 1650 Cedar Avenue, L8-512, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada.
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- Division of Thoracic and Upper GI Surgery, Montreal General Hospital, McGill University Health Center, 1650 Cedar Avenue, L8-512, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada
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- Division of Thoracic and Upper GI Surgery, Montreal General Hospital, McGill University Health Center, 1650 Cedar Avenue, L8-512, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada
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- Division of Thoracic and Upper GI Surgery, Montreal General Hospital, McGill University Health Center, 1650 Cedar Avenue, L8-512, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada
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- Division of Thoracic and Upper GI Surgery, Montreal General Hospital, McGill University Health Center, 1650 Cedar Avenue, L8-512, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada
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- Division of Thoracic and Upper GI Surgery, Montreal General Hospital, McGill University Health Center, 1650 Cedar Avenue, L8-512, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada
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- Division of Thoracic and Upper GI Surgery, Montreal General Hospital, McGill University Health Center, 1650 Cedar Avenue, L8-512, Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4, Canada
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