Clinical results, including postoperative complications and length of stay, are influenced
by many factors. Surgeon's identity
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and surgeon's volume have been identified as paramount factors in this regard.
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Recently, Gilmore et al
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reported in an interesting study the influence of day of the week, specifically the
notable effect of operations performed on Monday, on hospital length of stay.To read this article in full you will need to make a payment
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Published online: November 14, 2013
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- Timing is everything—colectomy performed on Monday decreases length of stayThe American Journal of SurgeryVol. 206Issue 3
- PreviewPerioperative care of patients undergoing colon resection requires a multidisciplinary approach by the operating surgeon, residents, and nurses. Operations performed on Monday take full advantage of hospital resources throughout the week to meet expected discharge by Friday. In a current health care environment of diminishing means, improving the timing of surgery in relation to expected length of stay may play an important role in preserving health care resources.
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