The use and costs of same-day surgery versus overnight admission for total thyroidectomy: A multi-state, all-payer analysis

Outpatient thyroidectomy is increasingly favored, given evidence of safety and convenience for selected patients. However, the prevalence of same-day discharge is unclear. We aimed to evaluate temporal trends, hospital characteristics, and costs associated with same-day discharge after total thyroidectomy in an all-payer, multi-state cohort.

Source: Surgery - November 20, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Caitlin B. Finn, James E. Sharpe, Lauren N. Krumeich, Sara P. Ginzberg, Jacqueline M. Soegaard Ballester, Jason K. Tong, Heather Wachtel, Douglas L. Fraker, Rachel R. Kelz Source Type: research