Expert consensus on day-case laparoscopic cholecystectomy / 临床肝胆病杂志

‍The concept of day-case surgery was first proposed by British surgeon Nicoll， referring to the surgery or procedure in which a patient completes admission and discharge within one day （24 h）. In recent years， China has gradually implemented the day-case mode of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Day-case laparoscopic cholecystectomy could significantly shorten hospital stay， reduce hospital infections， accelerate patient recovery， improve the efficiency of medical resource utilization， and reduce medical costs. In order to provide reference for exploring and developing standardized day-case laparoscopic cholecystectomy and promote the standardized application and promotion of day-case laparoscopic cholecystectomy， the Minimally Invasive Surgery Committee of the Chinese Research Hospital Association organized experts from surgery， anesthesia， and nursing to develop this expert consensus.

Feasibility and Safety of Day Case Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for Symptomatic Gallstones

Aim: To evaluate the feasibility, safety and outcome of day case laparoscopic cholecystectomy in patients with symptomatic gallstones. Materials and methods: This prospective cross-sectional study was conducted at Department of Surgery, Northern Medical Tower, in the Northern Border region of Saudi Arabia from Jan 2018 to Dec 2019. Two hundred forty six patients with uncomplicated symptomatic gallstones were selected according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. They were admitted electively on the same day and operated on in the morning hours and discharged by the surgeon 6-8 hours later in the evening. The variables of this study were overnight stay, rate of conversion to open surgery and perioperative complications. Results: Out of 246 patients, 221 (90%) were female and 25 (10%) were male with a ratio of 9:1. The age of the patients ranged from 20-50 years with a mean age of 35 years. In this series 209 patients (85%) were discharged successfully after observation of 6-8 hours in the day surgery unit (DSU) whereas 37 patients (15%) stayed overnight. Factors responsible for overnight stay included excessive postoperative nausea and vomiting in 5 cases (2%), drain placement in 27 cases (11%) and three patients (>1%) refused to discharged. Two patients (<1%) required conversion to open laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Umbilical port site infection was noted in 4 cases (2%). Conclusion: Day-case laparoscopic cholecystectomy is safe and feasible with high success rate in carefully selected patients with uncomplicated symptomatic gallstones.

Day-case laparoscopic cholecystectomy: analysis of 59 consecutive patients / 国际外科学杂志

Objective To evaluate the feasibility and outcome of laparoscopic cholecystectomy as a overnight procedure in China.Methods The data of 59 consecutive patients who had undergone outpatient laparoscopic cholecystectomy between Januaiy 2013 and January 2015.All the patients were operated in the morning hours and discharged during 24 hours after operation.They were contacted by telephone 3 days subsequent to surgery and were seen in the outpatient unit 7 days after.Results Fifty-nine laparoscopic cholecystectomies were performed.No Conversion to open surgery case.The average operation time was 25 minutes,and restore semi-liquid diet 6 hours after the operation All the 59 patients were discharged during 24 hours after operations.None of the patients had an emergency readmission.None of the patients had complications 7 days after discharged.The average payment was 8 240 yuan.Conclusion These results suggest that laparoscopic cholecystectomy can be routinely performed as a overnight procedure.

Day-case Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without Overnight Hospitalization：Experience of 78 Cases / 中国微创外科杂志

Objective To explore the feasibility and safety of day surgery laparoscopic cholecystectomy . Methods From January 2015 to June 2015, 78 cases of day-case laparoscopic cholecystectomy were performed in our hospital .The clinical data were retrospectively reviewed .These patients were diagnosed as having cholelithiasis or cholecystic poypus .They had no severe heart or lung diseases, no history of epigastric operation , and agreed to accept day-case laparoscopic cholecystectomy without overnight hospitalization. Results Of the 78 patients, 74 patients (94.9%) successfully accepted the surgery and were discharged no more than 4 h after surgery, including 2 patients with combined laparoscopic transcyctic common bile duct exploration ( LTCBDE).The remaining 4 patients (5.1%) were admitted for overnight hospital stay , including 1 patient (1.3%) with Mirizzi syndrome type Ⅰwho was given abdominal drainage , 2 patients (2.6%) with severe nausea and vomit , 1 patient (1.3%) with airway obstruction after operation.All the 4 patients were discharged within 24 h after the surgery.The operating time was 35-152 min (mean, 80.0 ±19.7 min).The hospitalization expenses was 5688-9768 yuan (mean, 8318.0 ±848.5 yuan).The hospitalization time was 5.6-23.9 h (median, 7.4 h).Postoperative follow-up at the day of surgery, the first and the seventh postoperative day showed that none of the patients suffered from severe complications . Conclusion Day-case laparoscopic cholecystectomy is safe and feasible , on the basis of strictly selected patients , experienced surgeons , and close cooperation with anesthetists and nurses .

Anal fistula surgery in an outpatient setting: the Dubai experience / Cirurgia de fístula anal em regime ambulatorial: a experiência Dubai

AIM: To determine whether surgery for transsphincteric and complex fistula-in-ano can be performed safely as a day case. METHOD: This is a retrospective study of 66 patients with transsphincteric and complex anal fistulas, initially managed with preliminary loose Seton followed by fistulectomy and sphincter repair 2-4 months later between March 2011 and March 2014. Patients were seen at the clinic 1 week, 3 months and 1 year post-operatively and were observed for complications and recurrences; incontinence was noted down and was graded according to the Cleveland Clinic score. RESULT: Twenty-five patients (38%) had high or complex fistulas and 32 (48.5%) had a history of previous surgery. All cases were done in an outpatient setting. The Seton was kept in situ for 2-5 months (2.6 months) followed by fistulectomy and sphincter repair. Complete healing was achieved within approximately 3.6 weeks (2-8 weeks). Fifty-one patients were followed up successfully for one year. Two patients had temporary flatus incontinence which had resolved over 2-3 months. Recurrence had occurred in 2 (3.9%) patients. CONCLUSION: Transsphincteric and complex fistulas can safely be operated on as day case surgeries with high patient satisfaction and less complication in the population we studied. (AU)

OBJETIVO: Determinar se cirurgias para fístulas transesfincterianas e para fistulae in ano complexas podem ser realizadas com segurança em ambiente ambulatorial, sem pernoite do paciente no hospital. MÉTODO: Trata-se de um estudo retrospectivo de 66 pacientes com fístulas transesfincterianas e fístulas anais complexas, inicialmente tratados preliminarmente com seton de drenagem, seguido por fistulectomia e reparo do esfíncter 2-4 meses mais tarde, entre março de 2011 e março de 2014. Os pacientes foram reexaminados no ambulatório uma semana, três meses e ano após a cirurgia, tendo sido observados para complicações e recorrências; casos de incontinência foram anotados e classificados de acordo com o escore da Cleveland Clinic. RESULTADO: Vinte e cinco pacientes (38%) apresentaram fístulas altas ou complexas e 32 (48,5%) tinham história de cirurgia prévia. Todos os casos foram tratados em ambiente ambulatorial. O seton foi mantido in situ durante 2-5 meses (2,6 meses), seguido por fistulectomia e reparo do esfíncter. A cura completa se concretizou em cerca de 3,6 semanas (2-8 semanas). Cinquenta e um pacientes foram acompanhados com sucesso ao longo de um ano. Dois pacientes tiveram incontinência temporária para gases, resolvida ao longo de 2-3 meses. Recorrência ocorreu em 2 (3,9%) pacientes. CONCLUSÃO: Fístulas transesfincterianas e fístulas complexas podem ser operadas com segurança como casos ambulatoriais, sem permanência hospitalar noturna, com grande satisfação do paciente e menos complicações na população estudada. (AU)

Lichtenstein tension-free herniorrhaphy: a retrospective analysis in 4011 cases / 国际外科学杂志

ObjectiveTo evaluate results of the Lichtenstein tension-free mesh repair and summaraize the clinical experience in the treatment of the inguinal hernia. MethodsIn this retrospective study, 4011 tension-free inguinal hernia repairs were performed in 3631 patients, using a polypropylene mesh (Lichtenstein technique). Results The average hospitalization was 3.8 days, the overall complication rate was 2.4％, the recurrence rate was 0.1％. ConclusionThe Lichtenstein repair for the treatment of inguinal hernia has the advantage of less postoperative pain and low recurrence and is highly suitable for day case surgery.

Paediatric Day Care Inguinal Hernia Surgery in a General Hospital A Prospective Study on Change in Practice.

Introduction: This prospective study was undertaken to observe the prospects of daycare inguinal hernia surgery in general hospital setup in a developing country like Nepal and to assess the advantages, acceptability and safety of this approach. Methodology: The study was carried out prospectively for one year from March 2009- Feb 2010. Before surgery, children were examined in surgical referral clinic (SRC). Parents were given verbal and written instructions for pre-operative fasting. Operations were carried out under intravenous anesthesia without intubation by experienced consultant general surgeon or by registrar under supervision. Children were observed in recovery area till conscious. Once awake, the children were handed over to parents for further observation till fully conscious and could tolerate liquid. Oral Paracetamol and homecare instructions were given to parents. Appointment slip was given for follow up visit in SRC within 3-5 days. Results: There were 90 children, male 81 (89%), age 2 months to 13 years. Right inguinal hernias were 62 (70%). There were no major complications, mortality or readmission. Saving in terms of less disruption of routine work at home and office was more appreciated by parents. Conclusion: We conclude that day care inguinal hernia surgery in children in our setup is safe, economic well accepted by child and parent's both.

Effects of Metoclopramide and Ranitidine on Preoperative Gastric Contents in Day-Case Surgery

This prospective, randomized, double-blinded study was performed to evaluate the effects of intravenous metoclopramide and ranitidine on preoperative gastric contents in outpatients receiving intravenous anesthesia for laparoscopic gynecologic surgery. Fifteen minutes before the induction of anesthesia, the Z-M group (n=20) received 50mg ranitidine and 10mg metoclopramide intravenously and the control group (n=20) received the same volume of normal saline. Before the surgery, a 14-F multiorifice nasogastric tube was inserted to aspirate the gastric contents of patients under sedation with propofol and midazolam. The mean pH values of the gastric fluid were 2.7+/-2.0 (SD) [median 1.6 (range: 1.2-7.2)] in the control group, and 6.1+/-1.9 [median 6.8 (range 1.4-7.8)] in the Z-M group. The mean aspirated volumes (mL) were 15.3+/-10.4 (SD) [median 11.0 (range: 5.0-44.0)] in the control group, and 6.9+/-10.0 (SD) [median 4.5 (range: 0-38.0)] in the Z-M group. There were significantly more high-risk (gastric fluid volumes > 25mL and pH < 2.5) patients in the control group (4/20, 20%) than in the Z-M group (1/20, 5%). In conclusion, intravenous prophylactic ranitidine and metoclopramide may be an easy and useful method to decrease the volume while increasing the pH of gastric contents, and therefore may reduce the number of patients at risk for aspiration pneumonitis in ambulatory laparoscopic procedures who receive an anesthesia.

Effects of Metoclopramide and Ranitidine on Preoperative Gastric Contents in Day-Case Surgery

This prospective, randomized, double-blinded study was performed to evaluate the effects of intravenous metoclopramide and ranitidine on preoperative gastric contents in outpatients receiving intravenous anesthesia for laparoscopic gynecologic surgery. Fifteen minutes before the induction of anesthesia, the Z-M group (n=20) received 50mg ranitidine and 10mg metoclopramide intravenously and the control group (n=20) received the same volume of normal saline. Before the surgery, a 14-F multiorifice nasogastric tube was inserted to aspirate the gastric contents of patients under sedation with propofol and midazolam. The mean pH values of the gastric fluid were 2.7+/-2.0 (SD) [median 1.6 (range: 1.2-7.2)] in the control group, and 6.1+/-1.9 [median 6.8 (range 1.4-7.8)] in the Z-M group. The mean aspirated volumes (mL) were 15.3+/-10.4 (SD) [median 11.0 (range: 5.0-44.0)] in the control group, and 6.9+/-10.0 (SD) [median 4.5 (range: 0-38.0)] in the Z-M group. There were significantly more high-risk (gastric fluid volumes > 25mL and pH < 2.5) patients in the control group (4/20, 20%) than in the Z-M group (1/20, 5%). In conclusion, intravenous prophylactic ranitidine and metoclopramide may be an easy and useful method to decrease the volume while increasing the pH of gastric contents, and therefore may reduce the number of patients at risk for aspiration pneumonitis in ambulatory laparoscopic procedures who receive an anesthesia.