Key result
Anesthesiology-led perioperative hospitalist service linked to shorter stays and fewer complications after major urologic surgery.
Why the study?
Does a perioperative hospitalist service led by anesthesiologists reduce length of stay in patients undergoing major urologic surgery?
Observational (n=424)
No
Does a perioperative hospitalist service led by anesthesiologists reduce length of stay in patients undergoing major urologic surgery?
p-value: p=<0.05
Implementation of an anesthesiologist-led perioperative hospitalist service significantly improved patient recovery, reduced length of stay, and decreased costs for patients undergoing major urologic surgery.
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PHS implementation was associated with shorter stays and fewer complications in urologic surgery; leaves open broader adoption pending prospective trials.
Stier et al. (2018) conducted an observational in Major urologic surgery (prostatectomy, nephrectomy, cystectomy) (n=424). Perioperative hospitalist service (PHS) by anesthesiologists vs. Pre-implementation period (standard urology service care) was evaluated on Length of stay in the hospital after surgery (p=<0.05). Implementation of an anesthesiology-led perioperative hospitalist service significantly reduced median hospital length of stay (p < 0.05) and complication rates for patients undergoing major urologic surgery.
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