Open AccessParental satisfaction with same-day discharge after laparoscopic appendectomy for uncomplicated appendicitis
Author(s) -
Sandra Ngo,
Kristin M. Gee,
Lorrie S. Burkhalter,
Alana L. Beres
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
paediatrics and child health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.55
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1918-1485
pISSN - 1205-7088
DOI - 10.1093/pch/pxy177
Subject(s) - medicine , appendicitis , patient satisfaction , general surgery , laparoscopy , physical therapy , surgery
Recent studies suggest that same-day discharge is safe for the paediatric population after various laparoscopic procedures. Same-day discharge is increasingly common after laparoscopic surgery for uncomplicated appendicitis although it is not standard practice. This prospective study aims to assess parental satisfaction with same-day discharge after laparoscopic appendectomy for uncomplicated appendicitis.