Post-hospital syndrome predicts poor postoperative outcomes and increased cost following transvaginal midurethral sling placement

ConclusionsHospitalization within 90  days prior to mid-urethral sling placement is a risk-adjusted, independent predictor of increased rates of 30-day readmission rates, 30-day ED visits, 30-day minor/major complications, and increased hospital-related cost. Clinical and surgical outcomes may be improved with consideration of prior h ospitalizations in determining the timing of mid-urethral sling placement for stress urinary incontinence.
Source: International Urogynecology Journal - Category: OBGYN Source Type: research