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A critical pathway for successful outpatient ureteral reimplantation: a nursing perspective

Penelope Hedman1, Jeffrey S Palmer

  • 1Beachwood Ambulatory Surgery Center, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA.

Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing : Official Journal of the American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses
|June 9, 2009
PubMed

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Vesicoureteral reflux surgery in children can now be safely performed in an ambulatory setting, reducing hospital stays. This approach emphasizes family-centered care throughout the perianesthesia process.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Urology
  • Ambulatory Surgery
  • Anesthesiology

Background:

  • Vesicoureteral reflux is a frequent pediatric urologic diagnosis.
  • Traditional surgical treatments necessitate prolonged hospital stays (1-6 days).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and feasibility of ambulatory extravesical ureteral reimplantation for pediatric vesicoureteral reflux.
  • To highlight the role of family-centered care in perianesthesia for pediatric surgical procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of pediatric patients undergoing unilateral or bilateral extravesical ureteral reimplantation.
  • Implementation of a family-centered perianesthesia care pathway.

Main Results:

  • Extravesical ureteral reimplantation was performed safely in the ambulatory surgery setting for both unilateral and bilateral cases.
  • A family-centered approach was integral to the perianesthesia critical pathway.

Conclusions:

  • Ambulatory extravesical ureteral reimplantation is a safe and effective option for pediatric vesicoureteral reflux.
  • Family-centered care enhances the perianesthesia experience and can be adapted for various pediatric procedures.

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