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[Proctological surgery in the day-hospital regimen]
F Boltri1, R Dal Bò, L Discalzo
1Ambulatorio di Coloproctologia, Ospedale Giovanni Bosco, Torino.
Minerva Chirurgica
|September 15, 1993
Summary
Day-hospital admission for hemorrhoidectomies, including total procedures for surgical piles, shows positive outcomes. This approach is recommended for various conditions based on its cost-benefit ratio.
Area of Science:
- Colorectal Surgery
- Surgical Outcomes
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Hemorrhoidectomy is a common surgical procedure for symptomatic hemorrhoids.
- Day-hospital admission offers potential benefits in terms of cost-effectiveness and patient convenience.
- Evaluating the efficacy and efficiency of day-hospital admission for specific surgical procedures is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the outcomes of hemorrhoidectomies performed with day-hospital admission.
- To determine the suitability of day-hospital admission for total hemorrhoidectomies.
- To analyze the cost-benefit ratio of this admission model for various surgical indications.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 567 hemorrhoidectomy cases.
- Analysis of 83 total hemorrhoidectomies performed under day-hospital admission.
- Evaluation of surgical outcomes and resource utilization.
Main Results:
- Successful outcomes were observed in hemorrhoidectomies utilizing day-hospital admission.
- Day-hospital admission proved effective for total hemorrhoidectomies in selected cases.
- The cost-benefit analysis supports this model for specific patient cohorts.
Conclusions:
- Day-hospital admission is a viable and effective approach for hemorrhoidectomy.
- This model demonstrates a favorable cost-benefit ratio for various surgical pathologies.
- The authors recommend day-hospital admission for selected surgical indications based on this experience.