Marla, S., McMillan, D.C. and Stallard, S. (2013) Factors influencing postoperative length of hospital stay after breast cancer surgery. Breast, 22(3), pp. 289-294. (doi: 10.1016/j.breast.2012.07.009)
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Abstract
<p>As part of a feasibility study to restructure the breast cancer services in Glasgow, factors influencing ‘postoperative length of stay’ (LOS) and bed utilisation in patients undergoing surgery for breast cancer were examined.</p> <p>Data for patients admitted at five hospitals between March 2007 and February 2008 was collected prospectively. Age, socio-demographic and clinico-pathologic factors were recorded. Independent affects of variables predicting prolonged LOS were assessed using binary logistic regression analysis.</p> <p>Of the 519 women, 252(49%) had screen-detected cancers with a median LOS of 1 day while 267(51%) had symptomatic cancers with a median LOS of 4 days (p < 0.001). On multivariate analysis, axillary procedure performed independently influenced prolonged LOS in both screen-detected and symptomatic cancers. In symptomatic cancers, comorbidities and deprivation also had some influence. While mastectomy with or without axillary surgery utilised 51% of the bed days, a further 20% were utilised by patients having re-operations.</p> <p>This study has helped in the planning of ambulatory surgery services and inpatient bed requirements for patients undergoing breast cancer surgery in Glasgow.</p>
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Stallard, Dr Sheila and McMillan, Professor Donald |
Authors: | Marla, S., McMillan, D.C., and Stallard, S. |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing |
Journal Name: | Breast |
ISSN: | 0960-9776 |
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