Incidence and impact of surgical site complications on length of stay and cost of care for patients undergoing open procedures

ABSTRACT:

Background

Surgical site complications (SSCs) can have serious and life-threatening consequences for patients; however, their frequency and impact on healthcare utilization across surgical procedures, particularly for non-infectious SSCs, are unknown. This study examined incidence of overall SSCs and non-infectious SSCs in patients undergoing open surgical procedures in the United States and their effect on length of stay (LOS) and costs.

Methods

This retrospective study utilizing 2019–2020 data from Medicare and Premier Health Database identified patients with SSCs during hospitalization or within 90 days of discharge. Propensity score matching was used to calculate incremental LOS and costs attributable to SSCs. Mean LOS and costs attributable to SSCs for the index admi

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC10436177 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature