[Pediatric surgical one-day hospital]

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Surgery
• Ambulatory Surgery
• Healthcare Economics

Context:

• 670 pediatric patients underwent surgery at a one-day surgical hospital.
• Preoperative preparation and patient selection were managed at an outpatient clinic.
• Common pediatric surgical conditions included inguinal hernias, umbilical hernias, hydrocele, cryptorchidism, and phimosis.

Purpose:

• To evaluate the safety and efficacy of same-day surgery for pediatric patients.
• To assess the economic impact of the one-day surgical hospital model.

Summary:

• A total of 670 children with various surgical conditions were treated in a one-day surgical hospital setting.
• The most frequent diagnoses were phimosis (258 cases) and inguinal hernias (119 cases).
• The complication rate in the early postoperative period was low, at 0.3%.

Impact:

• The one-day surgical hospital model demonstrated a high safety profile with minimal complications.
• The study achieved a significant economic benefit exceeding 50,000 rubles for the treatment of 670 children.
• This model offers a cost-effective approach to pediatric surgical care.