Assessment of the level of satisfaction of patients submitted to latarjet surgery under outfit system compared to hospital system / Avaliação do grau de satisfação do paciente submetido à cirurgia de latarjet em regime ambulatorial em comparação com o regime hospitalar

ABSTRACT Anterior shoulder instability causes functional changes that affect patients' quality of life. The Latarjet procedure is one of the most frequently performed surgeries for cases of recurrent shoulder instability. Objective: To assess the level of satisfaction of patients who underwent the Latarjet procedure in outpatient settings (day hospital) compared with inpatient settings. Methods: A questionnaire was administered to both groups and a descriptive analysis of the results was performed. Results: 51 patients were included, with a mean age of 29.9 years, 82.3% men and 17.6% women. Of the patients who underwent surgery in the day hospital, 46.1% were operated within 100 days of their first outpatient visit; among those in the inpatient group, 76.3% underwent surgery more than 200 days later. Delays occurred in 15.3% of cases in the day hospital compared with 68.4% in the inpatient group. Of the patients in the day hospital, 92.3% felt comfortable contacting the medical team in case of complications and would perform the procedure again in the same setting. Moreover, 63.2% of inpatients would have preferred to have been discharged on the same day. The final satisfaction rate for both groups was 100%. Conclusion: Outpatient surgery guarantees more patient comfort, safety, and can be performed in a timely manner and with fewer delays, which has influenced patients' decision to have surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic. Level of Evidence V, Cross-sectional Study.

RESUMO A instabilidade anterior do ombro acarreta alterações funcionais que impactam a qualidade de vida do paciente. A cirurgia de Latarjet é um dos procedimentos mais executados para casos de instabilidade recorrente de ombro. Objetivo: Comparar o grau de satisfação dos pacientes submetidos ao procedimento de Latarjet no regime ambulatorial (hospital dia) com o dos operados no regime hospitalar. Métodos: Um questionário foi aplicado em ambos os grupos e uma análise descritiva dos resultados foi realizada. Resultados: Foram incluídos 51 pacientes, com idade média de 29,9 anos, sendo 82,3% homens e 17,6% mulheres. Dos submetidos à cirurgia no hospital dia, 46,1% operaram em até 100 dias depois do primeiro atendimento ambulatorial; já entre os do grupo hospitalar, 76,3% operaram mais de 200 dias depois. O atraso na cirurgia ocorreu com 15,3% dos pacientes do hospital dia contra 68,4% do grupo hospitalar. Do hospital dia, 92,3% pacientes sentiram-se confortáveis em contatar a equipe médica em caso de intercorrências e fariam novamente o procedimento de forma ambulatorial. Além disso, 63,2% dos internados gostariam de ter recebido alta no mesmo dia. O grau de satisfação final em ambos os grupos foi de 100%. Conclusão: A cirurgia ambulatorial garante mais conforto para o paciente, mostrando-se segura e podendo ser performada em tempo hábil e com menos atrasos, o que influenciou a decisão dos pacientes em operar durante a pandemia de COVID-19. Nível de Evidência V, Estudo Transversal.

Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy as Day Care Procedure: A Cross Sectional Study with Literature Review on the Safety and Cost Effectiveness

Abstract Introduction Thyroid nodules are common globally in almost one fifth of the adult population. The gold standard treatment for thyroid nodule is thyroid lobectomy or total thyroidectomy depending upon the diagnosis. Thyroidectomy has a few known complications but, as per the ATA consensus statement, it is a safe surgery to be done as a day care procedure. Objective To access the feasibility and safety of thyroid lobectomy as a day care surgery and its effect on decreasing overall financial burdens. Methods This retrospective chart review was done from 2006 to 2022. A total of 736 patients underwent thyroid lobectomy among which only 56 were done as day care surgery. Data analysis was done using the IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 23.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA). Results A total of 40% of the population was male. The mean age of the study population was 42 years. Bethesda II was the most encountered diagnosis, with a rate of 69%. The majority of patients were discharged after 6 hours of postoperative observation. The only complication encountered was seroma, which was seen in two patients. Conclusion Thyroid lobectomy appears to be a safe procedure with a drastic difference in overall cost as a day care procedure. We recommend switching the practice of inpatient thyroid lobectomy to a day care procedure in carefully selected candidates. The major hurdle in day care lobectomy can be approval from insurance.

Rachianesthésie en ambulatoire au Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Andrainjato Fianarantsoa, Madagascar: tolérance et efficacité / Ambulatory spinal anaesthesia at the Andrainjato University Hospital of Fianarantsoa, Madagascar: tolerance and effectiveness

La rachianesthésie ambulatoire est une des méthodes d'anesthésies loco- régionales de plus en plus utilisées car permet une réhabilitation précoce. L'objectif de l'étude est d'évaluer la tolérance et l'efficacité de la rachianesthésie réalisée en ambulatoire. Méthodes : Il s'agit d'une étude rétrospective, analytique réalisée au Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Andrainjato Fianarantsoa pendant cinq ans (du mois de janvier 2016 au mois de décembre 2020). La tolérance de la rachianesthésie était évaluée par la fréquence et la gravité des incidents peropératoires et complications postopératoires. Son efficacité était estimée par le taux de sortie le jour de l'intervention et la ré-hospitalisation. Résultats : Soixante-quatre patients âgés de 44 [14-85] ans ont bénéficié d'une chirurgie viscérale, gynécologique, traumatologique ou vasculaire sous rachianesthésie. L'hypotension artérielle (n=04) et les nausées et vomissements peropératoires (n = 01) étaient les incidents retrouvés. Les complications postopératoires étaient la céphalée (n = 13), la douleur postopératoire d'intensité modérée à intense (n = 05) et les nausées et vomissements (n = 02). L'âge supérieur à 50 ans (p = 0,012) et une dose supérieure à 12 mg de bupivacaïne (p = 0,011) étaient corrélés à l'hypotension artérielle peropératoire. Le genre féminin (p = 0,004) et l'utilisation de la bupivacaïne hyperbare (p = 0,027) étaient associés aux complications postopératoires. Tous ces patients étaient sortis le jour même de l'intervention sans ré-hospitalisation. Conclusion : La rachianesthésie ambulatoire connaît actuellement un grand essor dans la pratique anesthésique. La prévention de certaines complications devrait être systématique afin d'optimiser sa tolérance et son efficacité

Research progress of percutaneous nephrolithotomy in ambulatory surgery mode / 现代泌尿外科杂志

Ambulatory percutaneous nephrolithotomy (APNL) is the mode of treatment in which patients are admitted to hospital for percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) and discharged smoothly within 24 hours, and the total length of hospital stay in special cases is less than 48 hours. APNL can optimize the utilization of hospital beds and upgrade patients’ satisfaction. Miniaturized channel has been applied to the preliminary exploration of APNL. The mode is often operated with paravertebral block and partial or total tubeless after surgery, which can reduce postoperative pain and shorten hospital stay. Meanwhile, the stone-free rate and postoperative complication rate are not significantly different from those of PNL. The key of successful APNL depends on strict screening of cases, and careful formulating of clinical pathways and emergency plans to standardize medical practices and improve service efficiency. This article reviews the clinical safety and efficacy of APNL and summarizes the criteria for selecting cases suitable for this mode.

Safety and feasibility of thoracic sympathectomy in the treatment of primary palmar hyperhidrosis based on ambulatory surgery / 中国胸心血管外科临床杂志

@#Objective    To investigate the clinical safety and feasibility of thoracic sympathectomy in the treatment of palmar hyperhidrosis based on ambulatory surgery. Methods    A retrospective analysis of 74 patients who underwent thoracoscopic sympathectomy in the Department of Thoracic Surgery of the First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province from January 2017 to April 2021 was performed, including 35 males and 39 females aged 12-38 (21.32±4.13) years. Patients were divided into two groups according to different treatments. There were 34 patients in a control group (adopting traditional surgery), and 40 patients in an observation group (adopting ambulatory surgery). The clinical effects of the two groups were compared. Results    No massive bleeding, conversion to thoracotomy, postoperative pneumo-thorax or severe pneumonia occured in all patients. Univariate analysis of intraoperative indexes showed that the two groups had no statistical difference in total hospitalization cost, operation time, anesthesia time or postoperative waiting time (P>0.05). The amount of intraoperative blood loss in the observation group was less than that in the control group (P<0.05). The time of postoperative out of bed and recovery of walking capacity and the incidence of electrolyte disturbance in the observation group were shorter or lower than those in the control group (P<0.05). There was no statistical difference in white blood count, neutrophils count or postoperative 24 h pulse oxygen saturation fluctuation peak between the two groups (P>0.05). Conclusion    Based on the optimized diagnosis and treatment model, thoraco-scopic sympathectomy with laryngeal mask airway which is performed during ambulatory surgery, is feasible and worth popularizing in thoracic surgery.

Endoscopic thoracic sympathicotomy in the treatment of primary hyperhidrosis based on ambulatory surgery and enhanced recovery mode: A retrospective cohort study in a single center / 中国胸心血管外科临床杂志

@#Objective    To investigate the safety of endoscopic thoracic sympathicotomy in the treatment of primary hyperhidrosis based on ambulatory surgery mode. Methods    Retrospective analysis was performed on the clinical data of 158 patients with primary hyperhidrosis who received endoscopic thoracic sympathicotomy in the Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University from January 2019 to March 2021. There were 68 (43.2%) males and 90 (56.8%) females with an average age of 14-33 (20.5±3.1) years. The basic information of the patients, operation time, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative pain score, hospitalization expenses and postoperative complications were observed and recorded. Results    All surgeries were successfully completed and the patients were discharged as planned. The operation time was 41.8±13.9 min, the intraoperative blood loss was 10.5±7.3 mL, the postoperative anesthesia recovery time was 15.0±5.9 min, and the pain score was 3.0±0.9 points. The total length of hospitalization was 1.6±1.0 days. The total postoperative expenses were 9 471.7±1 698.9 yuan. Pneumothorax occurred after the operation in 3 patients. Telephone follow-up on the 30th day after the operation showed no recurrence of sweaty hands, pneumothorax or rapid heart rate, and no serious complications or death related to the day operation within 30 days after the operation. Conclusion    Endoscopic thoracic sympathicotomy based on ambulatory surgery mode is safe and effective in the treatment of primary hyperhidrosis.

Construction of the transitional care program of elderly patients undergoing ambulatory surgery / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective:To construct the transitional care program of elderly patients undergoing ambulatory surgery.Methods:Based on literature review, interviews and surveys of needs, a two-round expert consultation was conducted to determine the content of the transitional care program of elderly patients undergoing ambulatory surgery.Results:A total of 9 experts from geriatrics, geriatric care, nursing management, clinical nursing and ambulatory surgery participated in the consultation. The response rates of two-round consultation were 100%, and the expert′s authority coefficient was 0.89. The formed transitional care program of elderly patients undergoing ambulatory surgery included 6 parts, 29 aspects and 101 detailed rules.Conclusions:The transitional care program of elderly patients undergoing ambulatory surgery is scientific and clinically practical. It reflects the actual needs of patients, and could provide a reference for the transitional care practice of elderly patients undergoing ambulatory surgery.

The working efficiency improvement strategies of ambulatory surgery center serving for hip / knee joint replacement / 中国实用护理杂志

In order to respond to the call of the National Health Commission to implement day surgery, this study elaborated the work process and the efficiency improvement strategies of hip and knee joint replacement in ambulatory surgery centre in foreign countries. It summarized the good points in process, summarized the management experience, combined with domestic conditions. It explored the key steps and matters needing attention related to the ambulatory surgery center of hip and knee joint replacement to provide reference for operating efficiency and speeding up the process of Enhanced Rehabilitation After Surgery in orthopedic field.

The application of enhanced recovery after surgery in perioperative management of thyroid ambulatory surgery / 中国医师杂志

Objective:Through retrospective analysis of perioperative management data of ambulatory thyroid surgery under the concept of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS), we provide foundation for the safe implementation of ambulatory thyroid surgery.Methods:From January 2019 to December 2019, patients undergoing thyroid surgery were enrolled in the study under the concept of ERAS at the ambulatory surgery center of Xiangya Hospital, Central South University. Data of patients during perioperative period were collected, including adverse events, anesthesia recovery, postoperative and post-discharge recovery were recorded.Results:This study was included 703 cases of patients, thyroid nodules in 374 cases, thyroid malignant tumor in 329 cases. There were no significance difference in the operation time, anesthesia time, wake up of time, and postanesthesia care unit (PACU) time between the two groups (all P>0.05). No hypertension, hypotension, tachycardia, bradycardia or other arrhythmias occurred during perioperative period. No adverse events such as intraoperative awareness and delay of wake up occurred. No severe pain, nausea, vomiting, dizziness and other discomfort occurred after surgery. All 703 patients were discharged from hospital within 24 hours. Conclusions:Anesthesiologists participate in patient management according to the perioperative medicine requirements, and ambulatory thyroid surgery may be performed safely under the concept of ERAS.

Application value of ambulatory surgery mode for small and medium abdominal wall hernia repair / 中华消化外科杂志

Objective:To investigate the application value of ambulatory surgery mode for small and medium abdominal wall hernia repair.Methods:The retrospective and descriptive study was conducted. The clinical data of 33 patients with small and medium abdominal wall hernia who were admitted to Beijing Chaoyang Hospital of Capital Medical University from January 2019 to January 2021 were collected. There were 19 males and 14 females, aged 54(range, 26?85)years. Patients individually underwent Onlay repair, Sublay repair, intraperitoneal onlay mesh repair (IPOM)according to the diagnosis and treatment mode of ambulatory surgery. Observation indicators: catogaries of small and medium abdominal wall hernia, surgical methods, intraoperative measured diameter of hernia ring defect, operation time, volume of intraoperative blood loss, duration of hospital stay, delayed discharge of patients, hospitalization expenses, postoperative follow-up, complications, postoperative visual analogue scale of pain, chronic pain, postoperative satisfaction. Follow-up using telephone interview or outpatient examinations was conducted to detect hernia recurrence, surgical-related complications (wound infection, pain, hematoma or seroma, intestinal leakage, intestinal obstruction) and postoperative satisfaction at postoperative 3 days, 7 days, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months. Measurement data with normal distribution were represented as Mean± SD. Measurement data with skewed distribution were represented as M(range), and count data were represented as absolute numbers. Results:Of the 33 patients, 16 cases had umbilical hernia, 14 cases had incisional hernia, 3 cases had lumbar hernia. There were 7 patients treated with Onlay repair, 16 with Sublay repair, and 10 cases with IPOM. The intraoperative measured diameter of hernia ring defect, operation time and volume of intraoperative blood loss of 33 patients were 2.8(range, 1.0?6.0)cm, 51(range, 20?85)minutes, 4.3(range, 1.0?10.0)mL. The duration of hospital stay of 33 patients was 24?48 hours, including 25 cases with duration of hospital stay ≤24 hours, 8 cases with duration of hospital stay >24 hours and ≤48 hours. Of the 8 patients undergoing IPOM with delayed discharge, 5 cases had postoperative pain and 3 cases had dizziness, nausea and vomiting after general anesthesia. They were recovered and discharged from hospital after observation and symptomatic support until the next morning. The hospitalization expenses were 17 139(range, 6404?34 124)yuan. All the 33 patients were followed up regularly after operation. No hernia recur-rence, wound infection, hematoma and seroma, intestinal fistula or intestinal obstruction was observed during the follow-up period. From postoperative 3 days to 12 months, the visual analogue scale of pain was from 2.90±0.10 to 0 for patients with Onlay repair, from 3.10 ±0.10 to 0 for patients with Sublay repair, from 3.50 ±0.20 to 0 for patients with IPOM. No patient suffered from chronic pain after the operation and postoperative satisfaction of patients was 100%. Conclusion:The ambulatory surgery mode has safety and feasibility in small and medium abdominal wall hernia repair.

A retrospective case-control study on fast tract laparoscopic transcystic common bill duct exploration: ambulatory surgery versus over-night surgery / 国际外科学杂志

Objective:In order to explore the possibility of expanding the surgical indications of the ambulatory laparoscopic transcystic common bill duct exploration(LTCBDE).Methods:A retrospective case-control study analysis was performed on the clinical data of 585 patients who underwent laparoscopic transcystic common bill duct exploration in the Beijing Friendship Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University from January 2015 to December 2018, including 155 cases of the ambulatory LTCBDE (study group) and 430 cases of the overnight LTCBDE (control group). The propensity score was used to match the related variables, and 144 pairs were successfully matched. The two groups were compared in surgery-related indicators, such the preoperative tests, history of acute exacerbation in the last one month, history of upper abdominal surgery, concomitant diseases (high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease and respiratory diseases), american society of anesthesiology (ASA) score, intraoperative bleeding, operation time, total medical costs, unplanned readmission rate. Measurement data with normal distribution were expressed as mean±standard deviation( ± s), chi-square test was used for comparison between groups, and M( Q1, Q3) was used for measurement data with non-normal distribution. Fisher exact probability test and Wilcoxon rank-sum test were used for comparison between groups. Results:The indexes of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase(ALT), total bilirubin, direct bilirubin (DBIL), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), gamma glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT), ASA score, intraoperative bleeding and total medical costs of the study group were 21.8(18.0, 31.0) U/L, 21.5(15.0, 42.5) U/L, 14.2(11.2, 18.6) umol/L, 2.6(2.1, 3.5) μmol/L, 91.0(73.3, 118.5) U/L, 44.5(22.0, 109.8) U/L, 2.0(2.0, 2.0) grade, 7.5(5.0, 10.0) mL, 9 659.0(8 704.8, 10 640.2) yuan respectively, and the control group were 26.0(17.7, 45.3) U/L, 29.5(16.0, 85.5) U/L, 17.2(13.0, 27.5) μmol/L, 3.8(2.4, 8.7) μmol/L, 105.0(81.0, 156.0) U/L, 86.5(25.0, 224.8) U/L, 2.0(2.0, 2.0) grade, 10.0(6.3, 20.0) mL, 14 366.6(11 766.4, 16 764.4) yuan, which the differences between the two groups were statistically significant ( P<0.05). In two groups of the surgery-related indicators, such as the history of acute exacerbation in the last one month, history of upper abdominal surgery, hypertension are significant statistical differences ( P<0.05). Then there were no significant differences in diabetes, coronary heart diseases, cerebrovascular disease, respiratory diseases, surgical time and unplanned readmission rate. Conclusion:The concomitant diseases may not be the absolute contraindications of the ambulatory LTCBDE. More patients can be treated with ambulatory LTCBDE in experienced centers if relevant outpatient assay and examinations can be further improved, risks of surgery and anesthesia can be fully evaluated, and surgical contraindications can be clearly excluded.

Resultados clínicos del tratamiento de pacientes con hernia inguinal unilateral mediante cirugía ambulatoria

Objetivo: Describir los resultados clínicos del tratamiento de pacientes con hernia inguinal unilateral (HIU) realizados en una unidad de cirugía mayor ambulatoria de un hospital de nivel III. Material y métodos: Se revisaron las historias clínicas de los pacientes operados de HIU en la Unidad de Cirugía Mayor ambulatoria (UCMA) del Hospital Cayetano Heredia (HCH) entre julio del 2013 y junio del 2016. Resultados: El número final de pacientes incluidos fue 154. La edad promedio fue 43 años; 101 (65,6%) fueron varones; 104 (67,5%) tenían riesgo quirúrgico ASA I; 12 (7,8%) tenían enfermedades asociadas; 94 (61,0%) se operaron con la técnica abierta, y 60 (39,0%) por la vía laparoscópica. La cirugía laparoscópica fue usada con más frecuencia en las mujeres (p=0.037). El tiempo operatorio fue mayor en la cirugía laparoscópica (p=0.033). No hubo diferencia significativa con respecto a la edad, riesgo quirúrgico, complicaciones anestésicas y complicaciones quirúrgicas entre pacientes operados con cirugía abierta y con cirugía laparoscópica. En total 34 (22%) pacientes no salieron de alta el mismo día de la cirugía: Ocho (5,2%) pacientes por presentar complicaciones y 26 (16,8%) pacientes por razones administrativas/ sociales. Conclusión: La cirugía ambulatoria de HIU en adultos realizada por la técnica abierta o laparoscópica, es un procedimiento seguro que permite el alta del paciente el mismo día de la cirugía.

SUMMARY Objective: To describe the clinical outcomes of patients with unilateral inguinal hernia (UIH) treated in an ambulatory surgical unit (ASU) of a level III hospital. Methods: The clinical charts of patients treated at the ASU of Cayetano Heredia Hospital from July 2013 to June 2016 were reviewed. Results: 154 patients were included, mean age was 43 years; 101 (65.6%) were males; 104 (67.5%) had ASA I risk; 12 (7.8%) had underlying diseases; 94 (61.0%) undergone the open technique and 60 (39.0%) undergone laparoscopy. Laparoscopy was most frequently applied in women (p=0.037). Surgical time was higher in laparoscopic procedures (p=0.033). No significant differences were observed in variables such as age, surgical risk, anesthetic and surgical complications between open and laparoscopic procedures. Thirty-four (22%) patients were not discharged the day of the procedure: 8 (5.2%) presented complications and 26 (16.8%) had administrative or social reasons. Conclusion : Ambulatory surgery of UIH in adults either by open or laparoscopic procedures is safe and allows discharging patients the day of the procedure.

Resultados y repercusión clínico-anestésica de los exámenes complementarios preoperatorios en pacientes ASA I para cirugía ambulatoria / Results and clinical-anesthetic repercussion of preoperative complementary tests in Asa-I patients scheduled for ambulatory surgery

Introducción: La selección de exámenes laboratorios preoperatorios (test específicos o exámenes por imágenes) debe hacerse como medida complementaria en el caso de sospecha clínica. La solicitud indiscriminada y de rutina es innecesaria e implica costos adicionales para la institución, además de la posibilidad de resultados falsos positivos, con repercusiones más o menos graves para los pacientes. Objetivo: Destacar los resultados y la repercusión clínico-anestésica de los exámenes complementarios preoperatorios en pacientes ASA I para cirugía ambulatoria que llegan a cirugía ambulatoria en el Hospital General Docente Comandante Pinares del municipio de San Cristóbal, Artemisa durante el año 2017. Método: Se realizó un estudio observacional de tipo descriptivo, de corte transversal en el Hospital General Docente Comandante Pinares del municipio de San Cristóbal, Artemisa, durante el año 2017. El universo se representa por 823 pacientes que se sometieron a cirugía ambulatoria, la muestra fue de 394 pacientes, según criterio de selección no probabilístico, intencional. Resultados: El sexo con mayor predominio en las cirugías fue el femenino 65,98 por ciento, las edades más frecuentes fue de 18-30 años. La cirugía electiva que más se realizó fue la colecistectomía 43,18 por ciento. En cuanto a los exámenes paraclínicos realizados, se detectó una baja incidencia de alteraciones, la complicación perioperatoria detectada fue la crisis hipertensiva 0,50 por ciento. Conclusión: Los resultados de los exámenes complementarios fueron normal en la mayoría de los pacientes, sin repercusiones o cambios en la conducta clínico anestésica. Además, generaron un elevado gasto a la institución de salud(AU)

Introduction: The selection of preoperative laboratory tests (specific tests or imaging tests) should be done, as a complementary measure, in the case of clinical suspicion. Indiscriminate and routine request is unnecessary and implies additional costs for the institution, in addition to the possibility of false positive results, with more or less serious repercussions for patients. Objective: To highlight the results and the clinical-anesthetic repercussion of complementary preoperative examinations in ASA-I patients who arrive for ambulatory surgery at Commandant Pinares General Teaching Hospital in San Cristóbal Municipality, Artemisa Province, during the year 2017. Method: An observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study was carried out at Commandant Pinares General Teaching Hospital in San Cristóbal Municipality, Artemisa Province, during the year 2017. The universe was represented by 823 patients who underwent ambulatory surgery. The sample consisted of 394 patients, following nonprobabilistic, intentional selection criteria. Results: The sex with the highest prevalence of surgeries was the female sex (65.98 percent). The most frequent ages were between 18 and 30 years. The most performed elective surgery was cholecystectomy (43.18 percent). Regarding the paraclinical examinations performed, a low incidence of alterations was detected; the perioperative complication detected was hypertensive crisis (0.50 percent). Conclusion: The results of the complementary examinations were normal in most of the patients, without repercussions or changes in the clinical anesthetic behavior. In addition, they generated high expenses for the health institution(AU)

Impact of Ambulatory Surgery for Hemorrhoidal Disease on Clinical Outcomes and Institutional Costs / Impacto da cirurgia ambulatória para patologia hemorroidária nos resultados clínicos e custos

Abstract Objective Transanal hemorrhoidal artery ligation with mucopexy (ligation anopexy [LA]) and open hemorrhoidectomy (OH) can both be performed under local anesthesia. The aim of the present study was to analyze the impact and the cost-effectiveness of performing these techniques in an ambulatory setting of an Italian academic center on the postoperative outcome. Methods A series of 122 consecutive patients with grades II and III hemorrhoidal disease undergoing ambulatory surgical treatment of hemorrhoids in 2015 to 2018 (group A) was comparedwith 122 patients operated at the same institution in the same period (group H) in a hospital setting. The primary outcome was the number of days required to return to work/daily activities. Secondary outcomes included postoperative pain and complications, costeffectiveness, patient satisfaction, and recurrence at 12 months. In group A, all the procedures were performed under local anesthesia with early discharge. In group H, the procedureswere performed under general or loco-regional anesthesia with hospital admission. Results The mean number of days required to return to work/daily activities was 8.4 ± 4.8 days in group A, compared with 12.5 ± 3 days in group H (p<0.001). The visual analog scale (VAS) pain score at 1 week, 2 and 3 weeks, and 1 month after surgery was lower for patients undergoing LA in the ambulatory setting (p<0.01). We observedmore postoperative complications in hospitalized (12.5%) than in ambulatory patients (7.5%) (p<0.001). The total mean direct costs per patient were significantly lower in the ambulatory setting versus the hospital stay group (351.3 versus 1,746 euros). Conclusion Implementing ambulatory surgery for hemorrhoids is feasible, safe, and cost-effective.

Resumo Objetivo A ligação transanal da artéria hemorroidária com mucopexia e a hemorroidectomia aberta (HA) podem ser realizadas em anestesia local. O objetivo do presente estudo foi analisar o impacto no resultado pós-operatório e a relação custo-eficácia da realização destas técnicas em ambiente ambulatorial de um centro acadêmico italiano no desfecho pós-operatório. Métodos Uma série de 122 pacientes consecutivos com patologia hemorroidária de graus II e III submetidos a cirurgia de hemorroidas em regime ambulatório de 2015 a 2018 (grupo A) foi comparada com 122 pacientes operados na mesma instituição no mesmo período (grupo H) por hospitalização. O desfecho primário foi o número de dias necessários para regressar ao trabalho/atividades diárias. Os desfechos secundários incluíram dor e complicações pós-operatórias, custo-eficácia, satisfação do paciente, e recidiva aos 12 meses. No grupo A, todos os procedimentos foram realizados em anestesia local. No grupo H, os procedimentos foram realizados em anestesia geral ou loco-regional. Resultados A espera média para o regresso ao trabalho foi de 8,4 ± 4,8 dias no grupo A em comparação com 12,5 ± 3 dias no grupo H (p<0,001). A pontuação na escala visual analógica (EVA) da dor 1 semana, 2 e 3 semanas, e 1 mês após a cirurgia foi mais baixa para os pacientes submetidos a cirurgia de ligadura com anopexia em ambiente ambulatorial (p<0,01). Observamosmais complicações pós-operatórias empacientes hospitalizados (12,5%) do que em pacientes ambulatórios (7,5%) (p<0,001). Os custos diretosmédios totais por paciente foram mais baixos em ambiente ambulatório do que no grupo de hospitalização (351,3 contra 1.746 euros). Conclusão A implementação da cirurgia ambulatória para hemorroidas é possível, segura e rentável.

Severe acute postoperative pain self-reported by children after ambulatory surgeries: a cohort study / Dor aguda pós-operatória intensa autorreferida por crianças após cirurgias ambulatoriais: um estudo de coorte / Dolor postoperatorio agudo severo autoinformado por niños después de cirugías ambulatorias: un estudio de cohort

ABSTRACT Objectives: to estimate the incidence and the risk factors for severe acute postoperative pain self-reported on the first day after hospital discharge. Methods: cohort study with 279 children from both sexes (5-12 years old), indicated for ambulatory surgery in two Brazilian hospitals. Children were assessed at the pre-surgery, immediate postoperative and first postoperative day. Faces Pain Scale-Revised and Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale Modified were used. Severe postoperative pain was defined as score ≥6. Cox regression analyses were used. Results: the incidence of severe postoperative pain was 15.8% (95%CI:10.7%-20.4%) on the first postoperative day. Preoperative anxiety (HR=2.23; p=0.049), severe preoperative pain (HR=2.78; p=0.031) and having undergone two surgical procedures (HR=2.91; p=0.002) were associated with severe postoperative pain. Conclusions the incidence of severe postoperative pain self-reported after hospital discharge was high. Anxiety and severe preoperative pain, in addition to performing two surgical procedures at the same time were confirmed as risk factors.

RESUMO Objetivos: estimar a incidência e os fatores de risco para dor pós-operatória intensa autorreferida no primeiro dia pós-alta. Métodos: estudo de coorte com 279 crianças de ambos os sexos (5-12 anos), com indicação para cirurgia ambulatorial em dois hospitais brasileiros. As crianças foram avaliadas no pré-operatório, pós-operatório imediato e primeiro dia pós-alta. As Escala de Faces de Dor Revisada e Escala de Ansiedade Pré-operatória de Yale Modificada foram utilizadas. Dor aguda pós-operatória foi definida como pontuação ≥6. Análises de regressão de Cox foram realizadas. Resultados: a incidência de dor pós-operatória foi de 15,8% (IC95%: 10,7%-20,4%) no primeiro dia pós-alta. Ansiedade pré-operatória (HR=2,23; p=0,049), dor préoperatória intensa (HR=2,78; p=0,031) e ter sido submetido a dois procedimentos cirúrgicos (HR=2,91; p=0,002) foram associados à dor pós-operatória. Conclusões: a incidência de dor intensa autorreferida no pós-operatório foi elevada. Ansiedade, dor pré-operatória intensa e submissão a dois procedimentos cirúrgicos foram confirmados como fatores de risco.

RESUMEN Objetivos: estimar la incidencia y los factores de riesgo de dolor postoperatorio agudo severo autoinformado el primer día después del alta hospitalaria. Métodos: estudio de cohorte con 279 niños de ambos sexos, 5-12 años, indicados para cirugía ambulatoria en dos hospitales brasileños, evaluados en el preoperatorio, inmediato y el primer día posoperatorio. Se utilizaron: Faces Pain Scale-Revised y Modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale. Dolor posoperatorio agudo fue una puntuación ≥6. Se utilizó el análisis de regresión de Cox. Resultados: la incidencia de dolor postoperatorio agudo fue del 15,8% (IC 95%: 10,7%-20,4%) en el primer día postoperatorio. Ansiedad preoperatoria (HR=2,23; p=0,049), dolor preoperatorio agudo (HR=2,78; p=0,031) y haber sido sometido a dos procedimientos quirúrgicos (HR=2,91; p=0,002) se asociaron con dolor postoperatorio agudo. Conclusiones la incidencia de dolor agudo autoinformado en el postoperatorio después del alta hospitalaria fue alta. Ansiedad, dolor preoperatorio agudo y haber realizado dos intervenciones quirúrgicas al mismo tiempo fueron factores de riesgo.

Severe acute postoperative pain self-reported by children after ambulatory surgeries: a cohort study / Dor aguda pós-operatória intensa autorreferida por crianças após cirurgias ambulatoriais: um estudo de coorte / Dolor postoperatorio agudo severo autoinformado por niños después de cirugías ambulatorias: un estudio de cohort

ABSTRACT Objectives: to estimate the incidence and the risk factors for severe acute postoperative pain self-reported on the first day after hospital discharge. Methods: cohort study with 279 children from both sexes (5-12 years old), indicated for ambulatory surgery in two Brazilian hospitals. Children were assessed at the pre-surgery, immediate postoperative and first postoperative day. Faces Pain Scale-Revised and Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale Modified were used. Severe postoperative pain was defined as score ≥6. Cox regression analyses were used. Results: the incidence of severe postoperative pain was 15.8% (95%CI:10.7%-20.4%) on the first postoperative day. Preoperative anxiety (HR=2.23; p=0.049), severe preoperative pain (HR=2.78; p=0.031) and having undergone two surgical procedures (HR=2.91; p=0.002) were associated with severe postoperative pain. Conclusions the incidence of severe postoperative pain self-reported after hospital discharge was high. Anxiety and severe preoperative pain, in addition to performing two surgical procedures at the same time were confirmed as risk factors.

RESUMO Objetivos: estimar a incidência e os fatores de risco para dor pós-operatória intensa autorreferida no primeiro dia pós-alta. Métodos: estudo de coorte com 279 crianças de ambos os sexos (5-12 anos), com indicação para cirurgia ambulatorial em dois hospitais brasileiros. As crianças foram avaliadas no pré-operatório, pós-operatório imediato e primeiro dia pós-alta. As Escala de Faces de Dor Revisada e Escala de Ansiedade Pré-operatória de Yale Modificada foram utilizadas. Dor aguda pós-operatória foi definida como pontuação ≥6. Análises de regressão de Cox foram realizadas. Resultados: a incidência de dor pós-operatória foi de 15,8% (IC95%: 10,7%-20,4%) no primeiro dia pós-alta. Ansiedade pré-operatória (HR=2,23; p=0,049), dor préoperatória intensa (HR=2,78; p=0,031) e ter sido submetido a dois procedimentos cirúrgicos (HR=2,91; p=0,002) foram associados à dor pós-operatória. Conclusões: a incidência de dor intensa autorreferida no pós-operatório foi elevada. Ansiedade, dor pré-operatória intensa e submissão a dois procedimentos cirúrgicos foram confirmados como fatores de risco.

RESUMEN Objetivos: estimar la incidencia y los factores de riesgo de dolor postoperatorio agudo severo autoinformado el primer día después del alta hospitalaria. Métodos: estudio de cohorte con 279 niños de ambos sexos, 5-12 años, indicados para cirugía ambulatoria en dos hospitales brasileños, evaluados en el preoperatorio, inmediato y el primer día posoperatorio. Se utilizaron: Faces Pain Scale-Revised y Modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale. Dolor posoperatorio agudo fue una puntuación ≥6. Se utilizó el análisis de regresión de Cox. Resultados: la incidencia de dolor postoperatorio agudo fue del 15,8% (IC 95%: 10,7%-20,4%) en el primer día postoperatorio. Ansiedad preoperatoria (HR=2,23; p=0,049), dolor preoperatorio agudo (HR=2,78; p=0,031) y haber sido sometido a dos procedimientos quirúrgicos (HR=2,91; p=0,002) se asociaron con dolor postoperatorio agudo. Conclusiones la incidencia de dolor agudo autoinformado en el postoperatorio después del alta hospitalaria fue alta. Ansiedad, dolor preoperatorio agudo y haber realizado dos intervenciones quirúrgicas al mismo tiempo fueron factores de riesgo.

Propensity score matching analysis of risk factors of colorectal adenoma / 中华消化杂志

Objective:To explore the risk factors of occurrence of colorectal adenoma after endoscopic polypectomy.Methods:From January 2014 to December 2019, at the Department of Day Surgery Centre in West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 6 430 patients with 20 351 polyps who underwent endoscopic colorectal polypectomy were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were divided into adenomas group (4 573 patients) and non-adenomas group (1 857 patients) according to whether they had at least one adenomatous polyp. According to the results of postoperative histopathology, colorectal polyps were divided into adenomatous polyp group (10 656 polyps) and non-adenomatous polyp group (9 695 polyps). The propensity score matching (PSM) method was applied, with 1∶1 matching, in the patients with adenoma group and the patients with non-adenoma group, as well as in adenomatous polyps group and non-adenomatous polyps group. A total of 1 824 pairs of patients and 7 362 pairs of colorectal polyps were successfully matched. After PSM, patients-related factors as gender (male), age (<40 and 40 to 60 years old), number of polyps (>2), obesity (body mass index ≥28 kg/m 2), melanosis, family history of colorectal cancer in first-degree relatives, polyps-related factors as the maximum diameter (6 to 10 and >10 mm), distribution (distal colon), and morphological classification (sessile and flat polyps) were included in the analysis of risk factors of colorectal adenoma. Univariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression were used for statistical analysis. Results:Among 6 430 patients with colorectal polyps, the detection rate of adenoma was 71.12% (4 573/6 430). After PSM, the results of univariate analysis showed that obesity, family history of colorectal cancer in first-degree relatives, the maximum diameter of polyps >10 mm were all correlated with the occurrence of adenoma (odds ratio ( OR)=1.483, 1.426 and 1.503, 95% confidence interval ( CI)1.063 to 2.067, 1.015 to 2.004, 1.198 to 1.887, all P<0.05). The results of multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that obesity, family history of colorectal cancer in first-degree relatives, the maximum diameter of polyps >10 mm, sessile or flat polyps in morphological classification were independent risk factors of the occurence of colorectal adenomas ( OR=1.425, 1.411, 1.629, 1.165 and 1.151, 95% CI1.019 to 1.994, 1.001 to 1.988, 1.290 to 2.058, 1.030 to 1.316 and 1.012 to 1.310, all P < 0.05). Conclusions:Obesity, family history of colorectal cancer in first-degree relatives, maximum diameter of polyps >10 mm, sessile polyps or flat polyps were the independent risk factors of the occurrence of colorectal adenomas.

Analysis of the neonatal dacryocystitis treated by lacrimal passage probing in ambulatory surgery mode during the prevalence of COVID-19 / 国际眼科杂志(Guoji Yanke Zazhi)

@#AIM: To analyze the clinical efficacy of neonatal dacryocystitis treated by the lacrimal passage probing(LPB)in ambulatory surgery mode during the prevalence of the COVID-19, and to provide a theoretical basis for the development and promotion of daytime operation mode of LPB in neonatal dacryocystitis.<p>METHODS: The information of 215 cases with neonatal dacryocystitis treated by LPB with ambulatory surgery mode was analyzed retrospectively, including the cure rate, the incidence of complications and adverse reactions, as well as the reasons for not arriving at the hospital after appointment.<p>RESULTS: All patients accomplish LPB surgery and daytime operation management successfully. The success rate of LPB for neonatal dacryocystitis with ambulatory surgery mode was 99.6%, with few postoperative complications and adverse reactions. The reason why the children did not arrive at the hospital after appointment was mainly due to the sickness being catching a cold, pneumonia, diarrhea and other diseases, otherwise, they had to cancel or postponed the appointment.<p>CONCLUSION: In the course of the prevalence of the COVID-19, LPB in the treatment of neonatal dacryocystitis in ambulatory surgery mode is safe, effective and feasible. It can reduce hospitalization expenses, shorten hospitalization time, and is more conducive to the prevention and control of COVID-19, which is worthy of popularization and application.

Cirugía Mayor Ambulatoria en un Servicio de Cirugía General: cinco años de experiencia / Five-year experience with major ambulatory surgery in a department of general surgery

RESUMEN Antecedentes: como Cirugía Mayor Ambulatoria (CMA) se designan procedimientos quirúrgicos te rapéuticos o diagnósticos, realizados con anestesia general, locorregional o local, con sedación o sin ella, que requieren cuidados posoperatorios de corta duración, por lo que no necesitan ingreso hos pitalario. Objetivo: analizar la experiencia de la Unidad de Cirugía Mayor Ambulatoria integrada al Servicio de Cirugía del Hospital Avellaneda, de San Miguel de Tucumán, en el período enero 2014- diciembre 2018. Material y métodos: estudio descriptivo, retrospectivo, de corte transversal, de asociación cruzada. Pacientes entre 14 y 75 años. Los datos fueron recolectados de una base prospectiva implementada desde el inicio de una experiencia piloto. Resultados: se realizaron 3827 intervenciones quirúrgicas, de las cuales 2327 fueron procedimientos quirúrgicos bajo la modalidad de CMA; 1514 correspondieron al sexo femenino; prevaleció el rango de 45 a 54 años de edad. Los procedimientos quirúrgicos realizados fueron: colecistectomía laparoscópi ca, patología de la pared abdominal, patologías orificiales, procedimientos combinados. Indicadores de calidad: la tasa de cancelación, valor atribuible a la ausencia del paciente el día de la cirugía, y de suspensión, debido a la modalidad selección del paciente y de infraestructura, ambas tasas mostraron una disminución estadísticamente significativas entre los años 2014 y 2018. La tasa de reintervención fue en el último año de 0,35%; los ingresos y reingresos disminuyeron a 1,6% y 1,07%, respectivamen te al año 2018. Se presentaron 52 complicaciones, 13 mayores y 39 menores. El grado de satisfacción fue elevado: un 99,5%. Conclusión: la CMA es un proceso seguro, con tasas de complicaciones bajas.

ABSTRACT Background: Major ambulatory surgery is defined as therapeutic or diagnostic surgical procedures, performed under general, regional or local anesthesia, with or without sedation, which require short-term postoperative care, and therefore do not require hospital admission Objective: The aim of this study is to analyze the experience of the same day unit integrated to the Department of General Surgery and Gastrointestinal Surgery at Hospital de Clínicas Pte. Avellaneda in San Miguel de Tucumán between January 2014 and December 2018. Material and methods: We conducted a descriptive and retrospective cross-sectional study. Patients between 14 and 75 years were included. Data were collected from a prospective database implemented for the beginning of a pilot experience. Results: A total of 3827 surgeries were performed; 2327 corresponded to MAS procedures; 1514 patients were women, and aged ranged between 45 and 54 years. The surgical procedures corresponded to laparoscopic cholecystectomy, abdominal wall defects, perianal diseases and combined procedures. Quality indicators: the cancellation rate, which indicates the percentage of patients who did not attend the day surgery unit, and the rate of procedures suspended due to issues associated with patient selection and infrastructure, showed a statistically significant reduction between 2014 and 2018. Unplanned repeated surgery rate was 0.35% in 2018, and unplanned admissions and readmissions decreased to 1.6% and 1.07%, respectively, in 2018. Major complications occurred in 13 patients and 39 patients presented minor complications. Patient's satisfaction was 99.5%.. Conclusion: MAS is a safe process, with low rate of complications.

Cirugía mayor ambulatoria: antecedentes, evolución y logros / Major ambulatory surgery: history, evolution and achievements

RESUMEN Fundamento: La cirugía mayor ambulatoria comprende los procedimientos o intervenciones mayores en los que, con anestesia general o regional y tras un tiempo variable de control y observación, el paciente regresa a su domicilio el mismo día de la intervención. Objetivo: Exponer los antecedentes históricos de la cirugía mayor ambulatoria a nivel internacional y en Cuba. Metodología: Se realizó una revisión sobre los antecedentes históricos de la cirugía mayor ambulatoria mediante la búsqueda bibliográfica en Infomed, en las bases de datos Pubmed y SciELO, así como en memorias de eventos científicos y tesis. Resultados: Aunque la cirugía ambulatoria es la forma más antigua de cirugía que se conoce, desde el pasado siglo se ha popularizado y difundido y actualmente representa hasta el 80 % de la cirugía mayor electiva. En Cuba los primeros acercamientos a esta modalidad se realizaron a finales de la década de los 70 del pasado siglo con un desarrollo ascendente. Tanto a nivel internacional como en Cuba una parte de los profesionales de la salud han comprendido la necesidad de la cooperación entre los niveles primario y secundario de atención para esta actividad. Conclusiones: La cirugía mayor ambulatoria se ha convertido en una modalidad quirúrgica imprescindible en la práctica asistencial cotidiana, que ha perdurado y se ha arraigado por las innegables ventajas que ofrece a todos los involucrados en el proceso de atención y que es perfectible sobre la base de postulados de colaboración entre los niveles de atención primario y secundario de salud.

ABSTRACT Background: Major ambulatory surgery includes procedures or major interventions in which, with general or regional anesthesia and after a variable time of monitoring and observation, the patient returns home the same day of the intervention. Objective: To expose the historical background of major ambulatory surgery internationally and in Cuba. Methodology: A review of the historical background of the major ambulatory surgery through the bibliographic searching in Infomed, Pubmed and SciELO databases, as well as in scientific event memories and theses was made. Results: Although mayor ambulatory surgery is the oldest form of surgery known, since the last century it has become popular and widespread and it currently represents up to 80 % of elective major surgery. In Cuba the first approaches to this modality were made at the end of the 70s of the last century having an upward development. Both, internationally and in Cuba, the need for cooperation between the primary and secondary health care levels for this activity has been understood by health professionals. Conclusions: Major ambulatory surgery has become an essential surgical modality in everyday health care practice, which has endured and grew up due to the undeniable advantages that it offers to all those involved in the care process and which is perfectible based on the collaborative postulates between primary and secondary health care levels.