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[Day surgery and one day surgery in pediatric surgery: personal experience]
M F Burattini1, A Morabito, R Cristofani
1Dipartimento di Chirurgia e di Emergenze Chirurgiche, Università degli Studi di Perugia.
Insights
Day surgery for minor pediatric conditions significantly reduces complications and hospital-acquired infections. This approach offers psychological and socioeconomic benefits for children undergoing surgery.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Hospital Administration
Context:
- The study examines the outcomes of day surgery and one-day surgery for minor pediatric diseases.
- Data was collected from 738 children between January 1989 and June 1993.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the benefits of day surgery organization for pediatric patients.
- To assess the impact on complications, infections, psychological trauma, and socioeconomic factors.
Summary:
- A cohort of 738 children underwent minor surgical procedures within a day surgery or one-day surgery framework.
- Analysis focused on surgical, anesthesiological, and postoperative considerations.
- Results indicated a reduction in local and general postoperative complications.
Impact:
- Day surgery models decrease nosocomial infections, minimizing patient exposure to hospital-acquired pathogens.
- Reduced hospital stays alleviate psychological distress in pediatric patients.
- The organization enhances socioeconomic advantages through efficient resource utilization and shorter patient recovery times.
Abstract:
The Authors report their experience with 738 children observed and operated for minor diseases in the period January 1989-June 1993. The children were hospitalized for day surgery or one day surgery. After some surgical, anaesthesiological, and postoperative pathophysiological considerations, and on the basis of their results (reduced local and general postoperative complications), the Authors confirm the benefit of this type of organization in terms of reduced nosocomial infections, reduced psychological traumas and increased socio-economic advantages.