Totally extraperitoneal repair of groin hernia in liver transplant patients: a case series study (TOHER).

PURPOSE: The present study aims to describe the feasibility and the postoperative results of groin hernia repair in liver transplant patients using a totally extra-peritoneal (TEP) repair approach. METHODS: From May 2022 to March 2023, liver transplant patients with groin hernia underwent TEP groin hernia repair, by the single common senior experimented surgeon. Background information, intraoperative findings, postoperative complications, postoperative pain, health, and well-being were registered. RESULTS: Thirteen TEP approach groin hernioplasties were performed in 10 patients, completing the procedure in all cases without the need for conversion either to open or transabdominal preperitoneal approaches. 70% of surgical explorations revealed multiple hernia defects: lateral hernias in all patients, medial defects in 62%, and femoral defects in 30.8%. Median hospital stay was 1 day [range (0.3)], with 30% treated as outpatients. Post-surgical complications occurred in 30% of cases: 1 hematoma and 2 seromas. Postoperative pain and physical functioning scored 100 (IQR 44) and 90 (IQR 15), respectively. CONCLUSION: TEP groin hernioplasty is safe and feasible for liver transplant patients, with low complication rates, short hospital stays, and a significant proportion treated as outpatients. The posterior approach allows comprehensive repair of myopectineal defects, crucial due to associated hernial defects.

Preliminary results of the implementation of robotic radical prostatectomy in a major ambulatory surgery regimen.

OBJECTIVE: To report our initial experience with robotic radical prostatectomy as an outpatient procedure. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Retrospective analysis of patients who underwent RRP as MAS (Major Ambulatory Surgery) at our center between March 2021 and May 2022. We collected baseline patient characteristics, intraoperative outcomes and postoperative data (need for unplanned medical care and complications at one month after surgery). Oncologic characteristics at disease diagnosis (PSA, staging, ISUP, MRI) and postoperative pathologic outcomes were collected. RESULTS: We identified a total of 35 patients with an average age of 60,8 ± 6,88 years and a BMI of 27 ± 2,9 Kg/m2. All patients had a low anesthetic risk and 25.71% had undergone previous abdominal surgery. The surgical time was 151,66 ± 42,15 min and the average blood loss was 301,2 ± 184,38 mL. Two patients (5.7%) were admitted for one night and 7 patients (20%) consulted the emergency department in the following month, of which 3 (8.57%) were readmitted. We recorded one intraoperative complication, seven mild postoperative complications (Clavien I-II) and one severe complication (Clavien IIIb). The severe complication occurred on the eighth postoperative day and was not related to the procedure being ambulatory. CONCLUSION: The absence of serious complications in the immediate postoperative period supports RRP in MAS as a safe technique for selected patients.

Resultados preliminares de la implementación de la prostatectomía radical robótica en régimen de cirugía mayor ambulatoria / Preliminary results of the implementation of robotic radical prostatectomy in a major ambulatory surgery regimen

Objetivo Reportar nuestra experiencia inicial de prostatectomía radical robótica (PRR) en régimen ambulatorio. Material y métodos Análisis retrospectivo de los pacientes intervenidos de PRR en cirugía mayor ambulatoria (CMA) en nuestro centro entre marzo de 2021 y mayo de 2022. Recopilamos las características basales de los pacientes, los resultados intraoperatorios y los datos del postoperatorio (necesidad de asistencia médica no planificada y complicaciones al mes de la cirugía). Se recogieron las características oncológicas al diagnóstico de la enfermedad (PSA, estadificación, ISUP, RMN) y el resultado anatomopatológico tras la intervención. Resultados Identificamos un total de 35 pacientes, con una edad promedio de 60,8 ±6,88 años y un IMC de 27 ±2,9kg/m2. Todos presentaban un riesgo anestésico bajo y un 25,71% tenían alguna cirugía abdominal previa. El tiempo quirúrgico fue de 151,66 ±42,15 minutos y el sangrado promedio fue de 301,2 ±184,38mililitros. Dos pacientes (5,7%) ingresaron la primera noche de la cirugía y 7 pacientes (20%) consultaron en urgencias en el mes siguiente, de los cuales 3 (8,57%) reingresaron. Registramos una complicación intraoperatoria, 7 complicaciones postoperatorias leves (ClavienI-II) y una complicación grave (ClavienIIIb). La complicación grave transcurrió al octavo día postoperatorio y no tuvo relación con la ambulatorización del procedimiento. Conclusión La ausencia de complicaciones graves en el postoperatorio inmediato avala la PRR en régimen de CMA como una técnica segura dirigida a pacientes seleccionados (AU)

Objective To report our initial experience with robotic radical prostatectomy (RRP) as an outpatient procedure. Material and methods Retrospective analysis of patients who underwent RRP as major ambulatory surgery (MAS) at our center between March 2021 and May 2022. We collected baseline patient characteristics, intraoperative outcomes and postoperative data (need for unplanned medical care and complications at one month after surgery). Oncologic characteristics at disease diagnosis (PSA, staging, ISUP, MRI) and postoperative pathologic outcomes were collected. Results We identified a total of 35 patients with an average age of 60,8 ±6,88years and a BMI of 27 ±2,9kg/m2. All patients had a low anesthetic risk and 25.71% had undergone previous abdominal surgery. The surgical time was 151,66 ±42,15minutes and the average blood loss was 301,2 ±184,38milliliters. Two patients (5.7%) were admitted for one night and 7 patients (20%) consulted the emergency department in the following month, of which 3 (8.57%) were readmitted. We recorded one intraoperative complication, 7 mild postoperative complications (ClavienI-II) and one severe complication (ClavienIIIb). The severe complication occurred on the eighth postoperative day and was not related to the procedure being ambulatory. Conclusion The absence of serious complications in the immediate postoperative period supports RRP in MAS as a safe technique for selected patients (AU)

Corporoplasty under local anesthesia: Cost-effective improvement of the surgical treatment of Peyronie's disease / Corporoplastia bajo anestesia local: mejora del coste-efectividad del tratamiento quirúrgico de la enfermedad de Peyronie

Introduction and objectives: Peyronie's disease produces penile curvature that leads, in certain cases, to difficulties in having satisfactory sexual relations. The objective of this study is to evaluate the functional and cost-effectiveness results obtained in the surgical treatment of penile curvature due to Peyronie's disease under local anesthesia, comparing them with those performed under a general–spinal anesthesia regimen. Material and methods: Two groups of patients undergoing corporoplasty are compared according to the type of anesthesia used. Group 1 consists of 32 patients who underwent major outpatient surgery and under local anesthesia from June 2016 to June 2019. Their data are collected prospectively. Group 2 consists of 30 patients who underwent surgery under general/spinal anesthesia with hospital admission, from January 2013 to December 2015, with their data collected retrospectively. Anesthetic and surgical procedure, postoperative functional results, degree of satisfaction and hospital costs between both groups are analyzed, considering p≤0.05 as statistical significance and analyzing the results with the SPSS 20.0 program. Results: Of the 32 patients included in group 1, none required admission for intra or postoperative complications. In both groups, an improvement of the PDQ-test was observed without statistically significant differences, with the degree of global satisfaction above 95% in both groups. There were also no differences in the appearance of complications secondary to the anesthetic procedure or the hospital regime. We observed differences in hospital costs, being 44% lower for the group performed with local anesthesia. (AU)

Introducción y objetivos: La enfermedad de Peyronie produce una curvatura del pene que conduce, en ciertos casos, a dificultades para tener relaciones sexuales satisfactorias. El objetivo de este estudio es evaluar los resultados funcionales y de coste-efectividad obtenidos en el tratamiento quirúrgico de la curvatura peneana por enfermedad de Peyronie bajo anestesia local, comparándolos con los conseguidos bajo un régimen de anestesia general-raquídea. Material y métodos: Se comparan 2 grupos de pacientes sometidos a corporoplastia según el tipo de anestesia utilizada. El grupo 1 está formado por 32 pacientes que se sometieron a cirugía mayor ambulatoria y bajo anestesia local desde junio de 2016 a junio de 2019. Sus datos se recogen de forma prospectiva. El grupo 2 está formado por 30 pacientes intervenidos bajo anestesia general/raquídea con ingreso hospitalario, desde enero de 2013 hasta diciembre de 2015, con sus datos recogidos de forma retrospectiva. Se analiza el procedimiento anestésico y quirúrgico, los resultados funcionales postoperatorios, el grado de satisfacción y los costos hospitalarios entre ambos grupos, considerando p≤0,05 como significación estadística y analizando los resultados con el programa SPSS® 20.0. Resultados: De los 32 pacientes incluidos en el grupo 1, ninguno requirió ingreso por complicaciones intra o postoperatorias. En ambos grupos se observó una mejora en el test PDQ sin diferencias estadísticamente significativas, con un grado de satisfacción global superior al 95% en ambos grupos. Tampoco hubo diferencias en la aparición de complicaciones secundarias al procedimiento anestésico o al régimen hospitalario. Observamos diferencias en los costos hospitalarios, siendo un 44% menor para el grupo en el que se utilizó anestesia local. (AU)

Corporoplasty under local anesthesia: Cost-effective improvement of the surgical treatment of Peyronie's disease.

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Peyronie's disease produces penile curvature that leads, in certain cases, to difficulties in having satisfactory sexual relations. The objective of this study is to evaluate the functional and cost-effectiveness results obtained in the surgical treatment of penile curvature due to Peyronie's disease under local anesthesia, comparing them with those performed under a general-spinal anesthesia regimen. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Two groups of patients undergoing corporoplasty are compared according to the type of anesthesia used. Group 1 consists of 32 patients who underwent major outpatient surgery and under local anesthesia from June 2016 to June 2019. Their data are collected prospectively. Group 2 consists of 30 patients who underwent surgery under general/spinal anesthesia with hospital admission, from January 2013 to December 2015, with their data collected retrospectively. Anesthetic and surgical procedure, postoperative functional results, degree of satisfaction and hospital costs between both groups are analyzed, considering p≤0.05 as statistical significance and analyzing the results with the SPSS 20.0 program. RESULTS: Of the 32 patients included in group 1, none required admission for intra or postoperative complications. In both groups, an improvement of the PDQ-test was observed without statistically significant differences, with the degree of global satisfaction above 95% in both groups. There were also no differences in the appearance of complications secondary to the anesthetic procedure or the hospital regime. We observed differences in hospital costs, being 44% lower for the group performed with local anesthesia. CONCLUSIONS: Surgical treatment of penile curvature under local anesthesia improves the cost-effectiveness ratio with the same quality of care, degree of satisfaction and postoperative functional results, maintaining a similar rate of intra/postoperative complications. For this reason, we consider that corporoplasty can be successfully performed under local anesthesia.

Documento de posicionamiento respecto a las fracturas de tobillo en cirugía mayor ambulatoria / Position statement relating ankle fractures in major outpatient surgery

Introducción: El aumento de la prevalencia de osteoporosis asociado al envejecimiento y a los accidentes deportivos y de tráfico, son los responsables del incremento de las fracturas de tobillo. Este hecho pone de manifiesto la necesidad de protocolizar su asistencia para proporcionar un mayor beneficio clínico al paciente y una disminución de costes al sistema. Objetivo y métodos: En la actualidad, no existe un marco común para la implantación de protocolos y circuitos internos en los centros españoles para la realización de fracturas de tobillo por la vía de la cirugía mayor ambulatoria (CMA), objetivo que persigue el presente documento de posicionamiento. Para ello se revisa la evidencia clínica y económica de la CMA, el entorno local y las estrategias para su implementación, haciendo referencia a las fracturas de tobillo. Evidencia clínica y económica: Los resultados mostraron una mejor relación coste-beneficio en pacientes ambulatorios respecto a la tradicional hospitalización, con complicaciones y tasas de reingreso menores y, por tanto, ahorro de costes significativos. Barreras y estrategias: Se revisan las barreras generales y específicas, así como las estrategias y los circuitos para la correcta implementación. Resultados: Los resultados muestran una reducción de las tasas de complicaciones y reingresos, así como un ahorro de costes. Supone una mejor relación coste-beneficio en la atención ambulatoria en comparación con la hospitalización tradicional. Posicionamiento: La implantación de la CMA contribuye a mejorar la calidad asistencial, la satisfacción del paciente y del equipo asistencial, así como la optimización de recursos. Las fracturas de tobillo en pacientes seleccionados tanto por la patología de base, riesgo anestésico y tipo de fractura pueden intervenirse de manera satisfactoria en régimen de CMA.(AU)

Introduction: The increase in the prevalence of osteoporosis associated with ageing, and sports and traffic accidents, are responsible for the increase in ankle fractures. This fact emphasises the need to protocolise their care in order to provide greater clinical benefit to patients, and better cost–benefit ratios to the health system. Aim and method: At present, there is no common framework for implementation of protocols and internal circuits of the Spanish centres for ankle fractures by means of major outpatient surgery (MOS), which is the final objective of this position paper. For this, the clinical and economic evidence of MOS, the local environment and the strategies for its implementation are reviewed, related to ankle fractures. Clinical and economic vidence: The results showed a better cost–benefit ratio in outpatients compared to traditional hospitalisation, with lower complications and readmission rates and therefore significant cost savings. Barriers and strategies: General and specific barriers are reviewed, as well as strategies and circuits for proper implementation. Results: The results show lower complication and readmission rates together with significant cost savings. It entails a better cost–benefit ratio in outpatient care compared to traditional hospitalisation. Position statement:The implementation of MOS contributes to improve the quality of care, and the satisfaction of both, patient and health care team, while optimising the utilisation of resources. Ankle fractures in patients selected for both the underlying pathology, anaesthetic risk, and the type of fracture can be operated satisfactorily under the MOS.(AU)

Position statement relating ankle fractures in major outpatient surgery / Documento de posicionamiento respecto a las fracturas de tobillo en cirugía mayor ambulatoria

Introduction: The increase in the prevalence of osteoporosis associated with ageing, and sports and traffic accidents, are responsible for the increase in ankle fractures. This fact emphasises the need to protocolise their care in order to provide greater clinical benefit to patients, and better cost–benefit ratios to the health system. Aim and method: At present, there is no common framework for implementation of protocols and internal circuits of the Spanish centres for ankle fractures by means of major outpatient surgery (MOS), which is the final objective of this position paper. For this, the clinical and economic evidence of MOS, the local environment and the strategies for its implementation are reviewed, related to ankle fractures. Clinical and economic vidence: The results showed a better cost–benefit ratio in outpatients compared to traditional hospitalisation, with lower complications and readmission rates and therefore significant cost savings. Barriers and strategies: General and specific barriers are reviewed, as well as strategies and circuits for proper implementation. Results: The results show lower complication and readmission rates together with significant cost savings. It entails a better cost–benefit ratio in outpatient care compared to traditional hospitalisation. Position statement:The implementation of MOS contributes to improve the quality of care, and the satisfaction of both, patient and health care team, while optimising the utilisation of resources. Ankle fractures in patients selected for both the underlying pathology, anaesthetic risk, and the type of fracture can be operated satisfactorily under the MOS.(AU)

Introducción: El aumento de la prevalencia de osteoporosis asociado al envejecimiento y a los accidentes deportivos y de tráfico, son los responsables del incremento de las fracturas de tobillo. Este hecho pone de manifiesto la necesidad de protocolizar su asistencia para proporcionar un mayor beneficio clínico al paciente y una disminución de costes al sistema. Objetivo y métodos: En la actualidad, no existe un marco común para la implantación de protocolos y circuitos internos en los centros españoles para la realización de fracturas de tobillo por la vía de la cirugía mayor ambulatoria (CMA), objetivo que persigue el presente documento de posicionamiento. Para ello se revisa la evidencia clínica y económica de la CMA, el entorno local y las estrategias para su implementación, haciendo referencia a las fracturas de tobillo. Evidencia clínica y económica: Los resultados mostraron una mejor relación coste-beneficio en pacientes ambulatorios respecto a la tradicional hospitalización, con complicaciones y tasas de reingreso menores y, por tanto, ahorro de costes significativos. Barreras y estrategias: Se revisan las barreras generales y específicas, así como las estrategias y los circuitos para la correcta implementación. Resultados: Los resultados muestran una reducción de las tasas de complicaciones y reingresos, así como un ahorro de costes. Supone una mejor relación coste-beneficio en la atención ambulatoria en comparación con la hospitalización tradicional. Posicionamiento: La implantación de la CMA contribuye a mejorar la calidad asistencial, la satisfacción del paciente y del equipo asistencial, así como la optimización de recursos. Las fracturas de tobillo en pacientes seleccionados tanto por la patología de base, riesgo anestésico y tipo de fractura pueden intervenirse de manera satisfactoria en régimen de CMA.(AU)

Position statement relating ankle fractures in major outpatient surgery. / Documento de posicionamiento respecto a las fracturas de tobillo en cirugía mayor ambulatoria.

INTRODUCTION: The increase in the prevalence of osteoporosis associated with ageing, and sports and traffic accidents, are responsible for the increase in ankle fractures. This fact emphasises the need to protocolise their care in order to provide greater clinical benefit to patients, and better cost-benefit ratios to the health system. AIM AND METHOD: At present, there is no common framework for implementation of protocols and internal circuits of the Spanish centres for ankle fractures by means of major outpatient surgery (MOS), which is the final objective of this position paper. For this, the clinical and economic evidence of MOS, the local environment and the strategies for its implementation are reviewed, related to ankle fractures. CLINICAL AND ECONOMIC EVIDENCE: The results showed a better cost-benefit ratio in outpatients compared to traditional hospitalisation, with lower complications and readmission rates and therefore significant cost savings. BARRIERS AND STRATEGIES: General and specific barriers are reviewed, as well as strategies and circuits for proper implementation. RESULTS: The results show lower complication and readmission rates together with significant cost savings. It entails a better cost-benefit ratio in outpatient care compared to traditional hospitalisation. POSITION STATEMENT: The implementation of MOS contributes to improve the quality of care, and the satisfaction of both, patient and health care team, while optimising the utilisation of resources. Ankle fractures in patients selected for both the underlying pathology, anaesthetic risk, and the type of fracture can be operated satisfactorily under the MOS.

Modelo para el perfeccionamiento del proceso de atención en cirugía mayor ambulatoria y de corta estadía / A Model for Improving the Care Process in Major Outpatient and Short-Stay Surgeries

Introducción: Existen limitaciones en la coordinación entre los niveles primario y secundario de salud en el proceso quirúrgico ambulatorio y de corta estadía, lo que repercute en la calidad del servicio. Objetivo: Diseñar una propuesta de modelo asistencial para el perfeccionamiento del proceso de atención al paciente en cirugía mayor ambulatoria y cirugía de corta estadía. Métodos: Se desarrolló una investigación prospectiva descriptiva del 3 de septiembre de 2012 al 20 de marzo de 2018. En su diseño fueron empleados la modelación y el sistémico-estructural fundamentalmente. Se aplicaron encuestas a expertos con experiencia en los niveles primario y secundario de salud para evaluar la calidad y pertinencia del modelo propuesto. También fueron encuestados los jefes de los grupos provinciales de Cirugía General y Medicina Familiar. Se realizaron entrevistas grupales a clientes del proyecto de investigación (del que se deriva) y a decisores institucionales y del nivel provincial. Fue empleada la técnica de triangulación metodológica y de fuentes. Resultados: La estructuración del modelo partió de la coordinación del trabajo asistencial y metodológico entre los niveles primario y secundario de salud. Se sustentó en cuatro pilares: preparación teórica del personal de salud, observancia de normas de relación en el contexto laboral, cumplimiento de procedimientos en el contexto asistencial y evaluación continua de la calidad asistencial. Los expertos, clientes y decisores avalaron su calidad, pertinencia y posibilidades de implementación. Conclusiones: El modelo presenta calidad, es pertinente y su aplicación es factible(AU)

Introduction: There are limitations in the coordination between the primary and secondary health levels in the outpatient and short-stay surgical processes, which affects the quality of the service. Objective: Designing a proposal for a healthcare model for the improvement of the patient care process in major outpatient surgery and short-stay surgery. Methods: A descriptive and prospective research was carried out from September 3, 2012 to March 20, 2018. Its design involved essentially modeling and the systemic-structural method. Surveys were applied to experts with experience in primary and secondary health levels, in order to assess the quality and relevance of the proposed model. The heads of the provincial groups of General Surgery and Family Medicine were also surveyed. Group interviews were conducted with clients of the research project (from which it is derived) and with institutional and provincial decision-makers. The methodological and source triangulation technique was used. Results: The structuring of the model started from the coordination of the care and methodological work between the primary and secondary health levels. It was based on four pillars: theoretical training of health personnel, observance of relationship rules in the work context, compliance with procedures in the care context, and continuous assessment of the quality of care. The experts, clients and decision-makers recognized its quality, relevance and possibilities of implementation. Conclusions: The model presents quality, is pertinent and its application is feasible(AU)