ObjectiveTo explore the surgical effect and cost-effectiveness of day surgery versus inpatient surgery for tension-free herniorrhaphy. MethodsA total of 100 cases of unilateral inguinal hernia who treated in West China Hospital of Sichuan University from Jan. 2010 to Sep. 2010 were collected prospectively, and were randomly divided into 2 groups: day surgery group (50 cases) and inpatient surgery group (50 cases). Comparison of the surgical effect and cost-effectiveness of day surgery versus inpatient surgery was performed. ResultsThere was no significant difference in the operation time, blood loss during the operation, incidence of urinary retention, scrotal edema fluid, incision foreign body sensation, and total complications, the time of get out of bed after surgery, and the time of returning to work after surgery (P > 0.05), but the hospital stay of day surgery group was shorter than that of inpatient surgery group (P < 0.05). The total cost of day surgery group was lower than that of inpatient surgery group (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference in the preoperation cost and introperative cost (P > 0.05), but the postoperative cost of day surgery group was lower than that of inpatient surgery group (P < 0.05). In the preoperation cost, there was no significant difference in the intraoperative monitoring fee, anesthesia and surgery materials fee, and drug charges (P > 0.05), but in the postoperative cost, the drug charges, nursing care fee, bed fee, and escort fee of day surgery group were all lower than that of inpatient surgery group (P < 0.05). ConclusionsThe effect of day surgery for tension-free herniorrhaphy is similar with inpatient surgery. But compared with inpatient surgery, the total cost of day surgery is lower, turn-over rate is higher, so it improves utilization of medical resources, reduces economic burden, and also reduces the medical burden of the country.
Objective To discuss the running effect of the modified hospital-community integrated two-way-referral service mode in day surgery. Methods The hospital-community integrated two-way-referral service mode in day surgery was built in May 2014 by our center, and applied in the communities’ health service network in Chenghua District, Wuhou District, and Jinjiang District. From March 2017 some improvements of the mode were made, such as assigning specific person for the management of two-way-referral, conducting lectures in communities to train the community medical staff, and carrying out gratuitous treatment. The community acceptance rate and patients satisfaction were retrospectively analyzed between March of 2016 and March of 2017, and the number of upward referral (from community to hospital) was retrospectively analyzed between March to June of 2016 and March to June of 2017. Results The community acceptance rate was elevated from 81.3% to 99.1% and the patients satisfaction was improved from 95.4% to 100.0%, and the differences between the two periods were statistically significant (P<0.05). The number of upward referral increased from 0 to 23. Conclusions The modified hospital-community integrated service mode could optimize the course of surgery appointment, and make it convenient for patients. Furthermore, it also adjusts the reasonable allocation of medical resource effectively and promotes the implementation of national hierarchical medical system.
Although day surgery started late in China, its development momentum is strong. Due to the advantages of day surgery, the requirements of new medical reform and the promotion of national policies, thousands of hospitals have tried this innovative operation management mode in the past decade, presenting a picture of blooming flowers in full bloom. However, due to the lack of unified management standards for day surgery in China, there are still many practical problems in China, such as inconsistent definitions, inconsistent connotations and diversified management modes. It is believed that the day surgery will develop healthily and sustainably in China after the relevant management standards are formulated at the national level. Based on the development of day surgery at home and abroad, this paper discusses the expectation and prospect of day surgery in China.
ObjectiveTo establish a systematic, scientific, and sensitive index system to provide a scientific basis for quality evaluation and comprehensive quality management of day surgery nursing.MethodsThe databases of Wanfang, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, CQVIP, PubMed, and Web of Science were searched. The retrieval time was from the establishment of the databases to 15th July, 2019. Based on the “structure-process-outcome” management model, Delphi method was used to conduct two rounds of expert consultation for nursing experts related to day surgery in five tertiary hospitals. The results of the consultation were sorted out and the consensus of experts was obtained, so as to determine the quality-sensitive indicators of day surgery nursing.ResultsA total of 20 nursing experts participated in the questionnaire survey. The final evaluation indicators determined by expert correspondence included 1 structural indicator, 9 process indicators, and 4 outcome indicators.ConclusionsThe construction of quality evaluation standard of day surgery nursing not only embodies the connotation of nursing management of day surgery, but also puts forward clear requirements and quality standards for specialized nursing management. It has high reliability, scientificity, and strong operability, which can effectively improve the quality of nursing management and service level of day surgery.
Day surgery is flourishing in public hospitals in China with the advantages of strong planning, short stay and high efficiency. Under the background of “diversification of surgeons, diversification of disease structure and precision of scheduling needs”, higher requirements are put forward for refined scheduling strategies of day surgery. The research of scientific and precise surgical scheduling strategy is of great significance to realize efficient coordination and optimal allocation of day surgical resources. This article reviews the necessity of precise scheduling of day surgery, the current situation of scheduling of day surgery, the key dimensions affecting the scheduling of day surgery, and the evaluation system for precise scheduling of day surgery.
Objective To investigate the risk factors for delayed discharge following same-day choledochoscopic lithotomy for residual stones after biliary tract surgery. Methods The clinical data of 607 patients with residual stone after biliary tract surgery admitted to the Day Surgery Center of West China Hospital of Sichuan University between July 2019 and July 2022 were retrospectively collected. According to whether the patients were discharged on the same day, they were divided into same-day discharge group and delayed discharge group. The differences in gender, age, first surgical procedure (surgical method, hepatectomy or not, intraoperative choledochoscopy or not), choledochoscopic lithotomy (first choledochoscopy or not, lithotomy method, number of stones and site of stones), operation duration, hospital stay, hospital cost, and postoperative complications (fever, poor drainage, and T tube dislodgement) between the two groups were compared and analyzed. Multiple logistic regression model was used to analyze the risk factors for delayed discharge following same-day choledochoscopic lithotomy. Results All patients were admitted and discharged within 24 h, among them, 557 cases (91.8%) were discharged on the same day and 50 cases (8.2%) were discharged the next day. The results of multiple logistic regression analysis showed that choledochoscopy for the first time [odds ratio (OR)=2.359, 95% confidence interval (CI) (1.303, 4.273), P=0.005], lithotomy after electrohydraulic lithotripsy [OR=1.857, 95%CI (1.013, 3.402), P=0.045], and multiple stones (number of stones ≥2) [OR=2.741, 95%CI (1.194, 6.288), P=0.017] were independent risk factors for delayed discharge. Conclusion The operation of same-day choledochoscopic lithotomy is mature, and choledochoscopy for the first time, lithotomy after electrohydraulic lithotripsy, and multiple stones (number of stones ≥2) are independent risk factors for delayed discharge.
Objective To explore the effectiveness of tension-free herniorrhaphy with Ultrapro Plug (UPP) mesh through a femoris approach for femoral hernia repair. Methods Between March 2009 and January 2013, 123 patients (126 sides) underwent tension-free herniorrhaphy with UPP mesh through a femoris approach. There were 17 males and 106 females, aged 32-95 years (mean, 63.3 years). The locations were the left side in 48 cases, the right side in 72 cases, and both sides in 3 cases. The disease duration was 1 month to 26 years (median, 25 months). Of 123 cases, 35 cases (36 sides) were reducible and 88 cases (90 sides) were irreducible. According to American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification, 20 cases were rated as grade I, 42 cases as grade II, 56 cases as grade III, and 5 cases as grade IV. The operation time, postoperative hospitalization time, complication, recurrence, and chronic pain were recorded. Results The operation time was 7-28 minutes (mean, 14.5 minutes); postoperative hospitalization time was 2-96 hours (mean, 19.4 hours) (112 patients discharged from hospital within 24 hours). Wound dehiscence occurred in 1 case and fat liquefaction in 2 cases. A total of 119 patients (122 sides) were followed up 4-50 months (median, 18 months); no recurrence was noted. Two cases (2 sides) suffered from chronic pain after operation, whose visual analogue scale (VAS) was 20 mm and 30 mm, respectively. Conclusion Tension-free herniorrhaphy with UPP mesh through a femoris approach should be recommended because it has the advantages of simple operation, short operation time, less complication, and lower incidence of chronic pain.
Same-day surgery mode is an efficient medical mode, and the key point of its management is multidisciplinary collaboration optimization of the process and integration of enhanced recovery after surgery concept. This paper introduces the establishment of multidisciplinary collaboration system, clinical pathway maintenance, patient visit procedure optimization, preoperative and postoperative care and follow-up management of same-day surgery mode for children with strabismus correction under general anesthesia at West China Tianfu Hospital of Sichuan University, aiming to promote the further improvement of the pediatric same-day surgery process and provide a reference for the promotion of the pediatric same-day surgery mode.
Objective To explore the effectiveness of preperitoneal herniorrhaphy with Ultrapro Plug (UPP) mesh for umbilical hernia repair in adults. Methods Between September 2011 and June 2015, 71 patients with umbilical hernia underwent preperitoneal herniorrhaphy with UPP mesh. There were 26 males and 45 females, aged 19-92 years (mean, 54.3 years). The disease duration was 45 days to 30 years (median, 18 months). Umbilical hernia was diagnosed through physical examination, ultrasound, and other relevant auxiliary examination. According to American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification, 12 cases were rated as grade Ⅰ, 34 cases as grade Ⅱ, 21 cases as grade Ⅲ, and 4 cases as grade Ⅳ. The operation time, postoperative hospitalization time, complication, and recurrence were recorded. Results The diameter of hernia ring ranged 0.5-3.0 cm (mean, 1.8 cm). There was no vessel or intestine injury. The operation time was 12-35 minutes (mean, 22.4 minutes); postoperative hospitalization time was 12-48 hours (mean, 16.3 hours). Fat liquefaction of incision occurred in 2 cases, and primary healing of incision was obtained in the other cases. Sixty-nine patients were followed up 8-51 months (median, 28 months). Hernia recurrence and patch infection occurred in 1 case respectively during follow-up. No postoperative foreign body sensation and chronic pain occurred. Conclusion Repairing umbilical hernia in adults with UPP mesh should be safe and reliable, because it has the advantages of short operation time, short hospital stay, less complication, and lower incidence of recurrence.