Findings show that delaying surgery does not reduce post-operative revisits for patients with urinary infections, suggesting higher costs due to delays.
We found no benefit in delaying surgery with respect to 30-day post-operative revisits for patients presenting with renal colic and concomitant UTI. Delays led to higher total episode-related costs, largely driven by the pre-operative period. UTI at presentation was associated with delays in surgery, and our findings illustrate the importance of future prospective studies evaluating the impact of surgical timing on patients with urolithiasis and UTI.
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