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[Ambulatory pediatric surgery--possibilities and limits].

T A Angerpointner1

  • 1Arzt für Chirurgie-Kinderchirurgie, München, Bundesrepublik, Deutschland.

Langenbecks Archiv Fur Chirurgie. Supplement. Kongressband. Deutsche Gesellschaft Fur Chirurgie. Kongress
|January 1, 1991
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Summary

Ambulatory pediatric surgery in Germany is uncommon but safe and effective. This study found low complication rates in 869 children undergoing same-day surgical procedures.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Ambulatory Care

Background:

  • Ambulatory pediatric surgery is not yet widespread in Germany.
  • Understanding its prerequisites, indications, and limitations is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the prerequisites, indications, possibilities, and limitations of ambulatory pediatric surgery.
  • To evaluate the outcomes of pediatric surgical operations performed on an ambulatory basis.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 869 pediatric surgical operations performed under general anesthesia over 21 months.
  • Postoperative evaluation using questionnaires for 352 children.

Main Results:

  • 70% of the pediatric patients were under 5 years of age.
  • Low complication rates: 1.4% early complications and 0.3% late complications (hernia recurrence).

Conclusions:

  • Ambulatory pediatric surgery can be performed safely and effectively, considering the specific needs of children.
  • The practice demonstrates good outcomes within its defined possibilities and limitations.

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