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Area of Science:

  • Surgical care
  • Telemedicine
  • Health services research

Background:

  • Telehealth use surged post-pandemic but remains underutilized in Veteran surgical care.
  • General surgery presents an opportunity to expand telehealth applications.
  • Evaluating postoperative telehealth is crucial for this population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the safety and efficacy of postoperative telehealth for Veterans undergoing general surgery.
  • To compare outcomes between in-person and telehealth follow-up for surgical patients.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of Veterans undergoing general surgery from June 2019 to September 2021.
  • Exclusion criteria included complex procedures, drains, or malignancy.
  • Follow-up data compared in-person versus telehealth visits.

Main Results:

  • 443 patients (56%) had in-person follow-up, while 346 (44%) used telehealth.
  • Telehealth patients experienced significantly lower complication rates (6% vs. 12%, p=0.013).
  • No significant differences were observed in emergency department visits, readmissions, or missed adverse events.

Conclusions:

  • Postoperative telehealth is a safe and effective modality for general surgery follow-up.
  • Telehealth should be considered for low-risk general surgery procedures to optimize care.
  • Virtual follow-up can enhance patient management without compromising safety.