Elective “True Day Case” Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair in a District General Hospital: Lessons Learned from 1000 Consecutive Cases
Joint Authors
Harris, A. M.
Solodkyy, A.
Di Franco, F.
Gergely, S.
Feretis, M.
Fedotovs, A.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-06-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (LIHR) is ideal for day case surgery.
It is recommended that at least 70% should be day cases as a measure of cost-effectiveness.
The aims of this study were to (i) assess the rate of true day case (TDC) surgery and (ii) identify predictors associated with unexpected overnight stay (UOS).
Methods.
Data was collected prospectively on 1000 consecutive elective LIHR performed in a District General Hospital (DGH) over a 7-year period.
Data was collected on baseline patient demographics, ASA grade, and intraoperative details.
A multivariate analysis was performed in order to identify predictors of UOS.
Results.
1000 patients (927 males) underwent elective LIHR.
Mean age was 57.3±15.2 years.
915 patients were planned as day case procedures.
822/915 day cases (89.8%) were discharged on the same day and 93 (10.2%) stayed overnight unexpectedly.
Patient age, duration of procedure, and patient slot in the operating list were found to be independent predictors (p<0.05) of UOS.
Conclusion.
Our results demonstrate that LIHR is a “true” day case procedure in a DGH.
Although some factors associated with UOS cannot be altered, careful patient selection and operating list planning are of paramount importance in order to minimise the burden on healthcare resources.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Solodkyy, A.& Feretis, M.& Fedotovs, A.& Di Franco, F.& Gergely, S.& Harris, A. M.. 2018. Elective “True Day Case” Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair in a District General Hospital: Lessons Learned from 1000 Consecutive Cases. Minimally Invasive Surgery،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1204591
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Solodkyy, A.…[et al.]. Elective “True Day Case” Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair in a District General Hospital: Lessons Learned from 1000 Consecutive Cases. Minimally Invasive Surgery No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1204591
American Medical Association (AMA)
Solodkyy, A.& Feretis, M.& Fedotovs, A.& Di Franco, F.& Gergely, S.& Harris, A. M.. Elective “True Day Case” Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair in a District General Hospital: Lessons Learned from 1000 Consecutive Cases. Minimally Invasive Surgery. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1204591
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1204591