Risk factors for prolonged hospitalization after gynecologic laparoscopic surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To determine perioperative risk factors for prolonged hospitalization after gynecologic laparoscopic surgery.

Methods

Data on patients who underwent gynecologic laparoscopic surgery at a single academic institution from January 2000 to January 2009 were evaluated. Patient demographics, clinical history, intraoperative data, and postoperative adverse events were analyzed. Logistic regression analysis identified significant predictors of prolonged hospitalization (hospital stay>48 h after surgery). A risk score was created from the analysis to predict prolonged hospitalization.

Results

Eight hundred seven patients were included. The median body mass index was 26.5 kg/m(2) (range, 14.2-72.3 kg/m(2)), and the median age was 49 years (range, 12-88 years). Four hu

SUBMITTER: Zand B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3894834 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature