Safety and economics of an enhanced recovery after surgery protocol in pelvic reconstructive surgery.
Int Urogynecol J
; 33(7): 1875-1880, 2022 07.
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in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1653425
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS:
We hypothesized that an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol for patients undergoing female pelvic reconstructive surgery would conserve hospital resources without compromising patient safety.METHODS:
In June 2020, an ERAS protocol designed to promote same-day discharge was initiated that included pre-operative hydration, a urinary anesthetic, non-narcotic analgesia, perineal ice, a bowel regimen, enrollment of the family to assist with care, and communication regarding planned same-day discharge. We compared demographic, operative, hospital stay, complications, and cost data in patients undergoing pelvic organ prolapse or incontinence surgery over 4 sequential months pre (PRE; N = 82) and post (POST; N = 91) ERAS implementation using univariate statistics.RESULTS:
There were no differences in demographics, operative details, or complications (p > 0.05). There were no significant differences in overall revenues or expenses (p > 0.05), but bed unit cost was significantly lower in the POST group ($210 vs $533, p < 0.0001). There was a trend toward an increased operating margin in POST patients ($4,554 vs $2,151, p = 0.1163). Significantly more POST surgeries were performed in an ambulatory setting (73.6% vs 48.8%, p = 0.0008) and resulted in same-day discharge (80.2% vs 50.0%, p = 0.0003). There were no differences in the rates of emergency room or unexpected clinic visits (p > 0.05). Prescribed post-operative opiate dose was significantly reduced in POST patients (p < 0.0001).CONCLUSIONS:
In patients undergoing female pelvic reconstructive surgery, an ERAS protocol facilitated transfer of procedures to an ambulatory surgical site and permitted same-day discharge without increasing complications, clinic visits, or emergency room visits. It also reduced bed unit cost and may improve operating margins.Keywords
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Plastic Surgery Procedures
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Pelvic Organ Prolapse
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Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Int Urogynecol J
Journal subject:
Gynecology
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Urology
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
S00192-021-05054-9
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