Factors associated with conversion from day-case to in-patient elective inguinal hernia repair surgery across England: an observational study using administrative data

ConclusionsThere was considerable variation in conversion to in-patient stay rates for inguinal hernia repair across ICBs in England. Our findings should help surgical teams to better identify patients suitable for day-case inguinal hernia repair and plan discharge services more effectively. This should help to reduce the variation in conversion rates.
Source: Hernia - Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research