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Outcome of Discharge Within 72 Hours of Robotic Gastrectomy Using Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Programs
Jian Zhao1, Jiawei Hu1, Zhiwei Jiang1
11 Research Institute of General Surgery, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University , Nanjing, China .
Summary
Robotic gastrectomy with enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programs allows safe discharge within 72 hours. This approach is linked to fewer complications and better nutritional outcomes post-surgery.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Oncology
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
Background:
- Robotic gastrectomy is increasingly used for gastric cancer.
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programs aim to optimize patient recovery.
- Early discharge protocols are being explored to improve efficiency and patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the safety and outcomes of discharging patients within 72 hours after robotic gastrectomy.
- To evaluate the impact of ERAS programs on early discharge after gastric surgery.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 108 patients undergoing elective robotic gastrectomy for gastric cancer were included.
- All patients participated in ERAS programs, emphasizing early feeding and ambulation.
- Patients were analyzed based on discharge within or after 72 hours post-surgery.
Main Results:
- 35.2% of patients were discharged within 72 hours.
- The complication rate was significantly lower in the early discharge group (2.6% vs. 17.1%, P=.028).
- Patients discharged within 72 hours showed better nutritional markers one month post-surgery.
Conclusions:
- Discharge within 72 hours following robotic gastrectomy is safe and feasible when combined with ERAS programs.
- Early discharge is associated with reduced complication rates and improved short-term nutritional status.
- Standardized ERAS protocols facilitate successful early discharge after gastric surgery.
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