Post-operative Recovery

"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)"

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Last date updated on April, 2024