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  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Surgical Outcomes
  • Patient Discharge Protocols

Background:

  • Enhanced Recovery Protocols (ERPs) have significantly improved outcomes in colorectal surgery.
  • Same-day discharge (SDD) is a promising advancement but typically limited to highly selected patients.
  • The expansion of SDD to a broader patient population requires careful evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of a universal same-day discharge (USDD) program.
  • To compare USDD against traditional ERPs in a wider patient cohort.
  • To assess non-inferiority of USDD regarding 30-day complications, readmissions, and reoperations.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective matched cohort study at a single U.S. institution.
  • Comparison of 36 patients in a USDD program versus a matched control group on traditional ERP.
  • USDD eligibility: outpatient agreement, minimally invasive surgery, no new stoma, caregiver support.

Main Results:

  • USDD group exhibited shorter operative times, increased transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block use, and reduced intraoperative fluid administration.
  • No significant differences in 30-day post-operative complications or reoperations between USDD and ERP groups.
  • Higher rates of emergency department visits and readmissions were observed in the USDD group.

Conclusions:

  • Universal same-day discharge (USDD) appears safe and non-inferior to traditional ERP for selected colorectal surgery patients.
  • SDD may be safely expanded to a broader patient population.
  • Further prospective studies are warranted to validate these findings and optimize USDD protocols.