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The patient's opinion of day care vein surgery
The British Journal of Surgery
|March 1, 1978
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Day surgery for varicose veins is generally well-accepted by patients. However, complex procedures involving multiple incisions or vein stripping may be less suitable for same-day procedures.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Ambulatory Surgery
Background:
- Varicose vein surgery is a common procedure.
- Ambulatory or day care surgery is increasingly utilized for various surgical interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess patient satisfaction and acceptability of day care surgery for varicose veins.
- To identify factors influencing the suitability of varicose vein surgery as a day case procedure.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire survey was administered to 181 patients who underwent varicose vein surgery as day cases.
- Data analysis focused on patient response and reported satisfaction levels.
Main Results:
- A high response rate was achieved, indicating good patient engagement.
- Day care surgery was found to be generally acceptable to patients.
- Patient acceptability decreased for procedures involving multiple incisions or extensive vein stripping.
Conclusions:
- Ambulatory surgery is a viable and acceptable option for many patients undergoing varicose vein treatment.
- Procedural complexity, specifically the need for multiple incisions or vein stripping, may necessitate alternative surgical management or extended care.
Abstract:
A questionnaire was sent to 181 patients whose varicose veins had been operated on as day cases. A good response was obtained that showed that day care was generally acceptable except in those cases requiring multiple incisions or stripping.