The Safety and Cost Analysis of Outpatient Laparoendoscopy in the Treatment of Cholecystocholedocholithiasis: A Retrospective Study.

INTRODUCTION: The advantages of single-stage treatment of cholecystocholedocholithiasis are well established, but the conditions for carrying out treatment on an outpatient basis require a review of concepts and practices of medical corporations. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the practice of treating cholecystocholedocholithiasis by laparoendoscopy on an outpatient basis with cost analysis. METHOD: A retrospective study was conducted on patients with cholecystocholedocholithiasis treated by combined laparoscopic cholecystectomy and endoscopic choledocholithotomy from January 2015 to January 2019. After collecting data from physical and digital medical records, the patients were divided into two groups-AR (n = 42)-ambulatory regimen and HR (n = 28)-hospitalization regimen-which were compared in terms of demographic, clinical and treatment variables and their results, as well as in terms of costs. RESULTS: The mean age of the AR group was lower than that of the HR group and the physical status of the AR patients was better when assessed according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) (p = 0.01). There was no difference between groups regarding the risk of choledocholithiasis (p = 0.99). For the AR group, the length of stay was shorter: 11.29 h × 65.21 h (p = 0.02), as was the incidence of postoperative complications assessed by applying the Clavien-Dindo classification: 3 (7.1%) × 11 (39.2%) (p < 0.01). The total mean costs were higher for the HR group (USD 2489.93) than the AR group (USD 1650.98) (p = 0.02). CONCLUSION: Outpatient treatment of cholecystocholedocholithiasis by laparoendoscopy is safe and viable for most cases, has a lower cost and can support the reorientation of training and practice of hepatobiliary surgeons.

Correlação entre a curva de aprendizado e a dor referida pela paciente durante o procedimento histeroscópico ambulatorial sem anestesia / Correlation between the learning curve and the pain reported by the patient during outpatient hysteroscopy procedure without anesthesia

Introdução: a histeroscopia é considerada padrão-ouro na avaliação do útero e das doenças associadas a ele. Seu uso como técnica diagnóstica é uma prática ambulatorial, normalmente bem tolerado pelas pacientes, permitindo a retomada das atividades logo após o seu término. O ensino da técnica histeroscópica tende a ser demorado, apresentando lenta curva de aprendizado. Por isso, definir o impacto da curva de aprendizado da histeroscopia na intensidade da dor pode ajudar a melhorar a organização dos serviços de histeroscopia, maximizando o aprendizado e reduzindo o desconforto das pacientes. Objetivos: analisar, com a construção de uma curva de aprendizado a possível relação entre o número de procedimentos histeroscópicos realizados pelo médico e a intensidade da dor relatada pelo paciente no exame. Métodos: coorte prospectiva feita com 403 pacientes submetidas à histeroscopia no Hospital Universitário São José (HUSJ). Resultados: 72,45% dos pacientes classificaram a dor como leve e 5,95% como forte. Além disso, a curva de aprendizado construída apresentou tendência negativa. Discussão: a tendência negativa da curva mostra que quanto mais exames o aluno realiza, menos dor a paciente sente no progredir do aprendizado. Entretanto, nos quatro meses finais, foi identificada certa estabilização da curva, indicando que o processo de aprendizado foi mais intenso no início do curso. Conclusão: apesar das limitações encontradas na realização da pesquisa, é visível que estudos nessa área devem ser mantidos, visando à melhoria da técnica, à correção de falhas e ao bem-estar do paciente.

Introduction: Hysteroscopy is considered the gold standard in the evaluation of the uterus and its diseases. Its use as a diagnostic technique is an outpatient procedure, usually well tolerated by patients, allowing resumption of activities right after its completion. The teaching of the hysteroscopic technique tends to be time consuming, with a slow learning curve. Therefore, defining the impact of the histeroscopy's learning curve on the intensity of the pain felt by the patients can help improving the organization of hysteroscopy services, maximizing learning and reducing patient discomfort. Objectives: To analyze, with the construction of a learning curve, the possible relationship between the number of hysteroscopic procedures performed by the doctor and the intensity of pain reported by the patient during the exam. Methods: A prospective cohort study with 403 patients who underwent hysteroscopy in the Hospital Universitário São José (HUSJ). Results: 72.45% of the patients rated the pain as mild and 5.95% , as strong. Furthermore,the learning curve constructed presented a negative tendency. Discussion: The downward trend of the curve shows that the more procedures the trainee performs the less pain the patient feels along the learning process. However, in the final four months, a stabilization of the curve was identified, indicating that the process of learning was more intense at the beginning of the course. Conclusion: Despite the limitations encountered in conducting the survey, it is obvious that studies in this area should be maintained in order to improve technique, correct faults and upgrade patient welfare.