Comparison of perioperative outcomes between colorectal operations performed on weekends vs those performed on weekdays.
J Gastrointest Surg
; 2024 Jul 30.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Weekend surgical time is an underused asset. Concerns over a possible weekend effect (substandard care) may be a barrier.METHODS:
This study examined whether a weekend effect applies to elective colorectal surgery via a single-center retrospective analysis comparing outcomes between patients who underwent elective colorectal surgery on a weekend vs a weekday. Demographics, length of stay (LOS), operative and anesthesia time, the rate of reoperation within 30 days, and the rate of major complications were compared between patient groups.RESULTS:
Of the 2008 patients identified, 1721 (85.7%) underwent surgery on a weekday, and 287 (14.3%) underwent surgery on a weekend. The proportion of operations with an open approach was higher on weekends than weekdays (49.5% vs 41.8%, P = .017). Patients who underwent surgery on the weekend tended to have a shorter mean (SE) for LOS (4.2 [0.2] vs 6.1 [0.2], P < .001), anesthesia time (233.8 [6.5] vs 307.6 [3.3] minutes, P < .001), and operative time (225.4 [6.4] vs. 297.6 [3.3] minutes, P < .001). On multivariable analysis, patients who had an operation on a weekend had a 38% lower chance of having a prolonged LOS (>75th percentile of LOS) compared with those who had an operation on a weekday (adjusted odds ratio = 0.62; 95% CI 0.42-0.92). There were no differences in rates of complications or reoperation for patients undergoing surgery on a weekend compared with a weekday.CONCLUSION:
At centers with experienced anesthesiologists, appropriately trained nursing staff, and expert surgeons, colorectal surgery performed on a weekend has similar safety outcomes as surgeries performed on a weekday.
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MEDLINE
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Revista:
J Gastrointest Surg
Assunto da revista:
GASTROENTEROLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos