Twenty-Three-Hour-Stay Colectomy Without Increased Readmissions: An Analysis of 1905 Cases from the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program

ConclusionsTwenty-three-hour-stay colectomy is feasible on a national level and does not result in  an increased incidence of readmission. Patients undergoing elective procedures without significant medical comorbidities may be eligible for early discharge. Preoperative factors may be used to select patients best suited for this short-stay model.
Source: World Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research