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A recent study conducted by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston analyzed the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database to identify pre- and peri-operative risk factors associated with length of stay (LOS) greater than 3 days and readmission within 30 days following minimally-invasive partial nephrectomy. The study found that factors such as non-elective surgery, transfusion of more than four units within 72 hours prior to surgery, pre-operative renal failure or dialysis, and poor pre-operative functional status were significantly associated with prolonged LOS. Additionally, loss in body weight greater than 10% in the 6 months prior to surgery and bleeding disorders were significantly associated with hospital readmission within 30 days. The researchers emphasize the importance of recognizing these risk factors to inform patient selection, optimization strategies, and patient education. [Extracted from the article] |
