Objective: To compare same-day discharge (SDD) versus traditional admission to the hospital following minimally invasive hysterectomy (conventional laparoscopy and robotic assisted laparoscopy) for the treatment of gynecologic malignancies.
Methods: A systematic review was conducted in which MEDLINE and Cochrane Center Register of Controlled Trials were searched using terms related to same-day discharge, outpatient, and hysterectomy. We reviewed published English language trials and studies that compared safety, feasibility, readmission rate, emergency department (ED) visits, complication rate, and associated risk factors for admission. Studies of any design that included at least 20 patients who underwent minimally invasive hysterectomy (conventional laparoscopy and robotic laparoscopy) for gynecologic oncology indications were included.
Results: The literature review yielded 421 citations, of which 27 full-text articles were reviewed. Six comparative studies met eligibility criteria. Study data were abstracted and inputted into structural electronic forms.
Conclusion: Our results suggest that in comparison to admission post minimally invasive hysterectomy with or without full staging, SDD in gynecologic oncology procedures is safe, and feasible. It is associated with low complication and readmissions rates, few visits, and low rates of unscheduled visits within the follow up period of two to six weeks after surgery.
Keywords: Gynecologic malignancy outpatient; Gynecologic oncology; Hysterectomy; Laparoscopic; Minimal invasive staging; Robotic; Same-day discharge.
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