"Early recovery from major surgery is desirable both from the
perspective of patient satisfaction, as well as cost-effectiveness.
Prolonged hospital stays after surgery can result in increased
morbidity, including deep vein thrombosis and nosocomial infections
such as pneumonia, and can rapidly increase hospital costs and reduce
reimbursement . All patients recovering from major surgery in
gynecology and obstetrics must meet several post-operative milestones
before being discharged from the hospital, including tolerating a diet,
being able to ambulate, passing flatus, voiding spontaneously, and
adequate pain control with oral pain medication. In order to help our
patients achieve these milestones, there are many aspects of traditional
post-operative management that must be questioned, and simple
evidence-based steps that can be taken to hasten short-term postoperative
recovery.(Katz F, Nelson A (2013) Simple Steps to Hasten Post-Operative Recovery)"
Last date updated on September, 2024