Perioperative Morbidity Associated with Same-day Discharge in Elderly Patients

ConclusionsFor elderly women undergoing prolapse repair, the type of surgery should be considered when determining postoperative admission versus same-day discharge. Admission overnight does not seem to benefit women undergoing vaginal repairs but may decrease overall morbidity and risk of readmission in women undergoing an apical prolapse repair.
Source: International Urogynecology Journal - Category: OBGYN Source Type: research