Evaluating a Clinical Pathway in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Effective in Reducing Complications? A Propensity Score Matching Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Care pathways are primarily aimed at decreasing length of hospital stay (LOS) and preventing unnecessary costs while maintaining or improving the quality of care. In laparoscopic cholecystectomy, there is insufficient evidence for proving an impact upon postoperative complications.

Methods

In this retrospective study, logistic regression was used to calculate a propensity score, and, after carrying out 1:1 nearest-neighbor matching, 296 patients were analyzed in both groups with regard to postoperative complications using the Clavien-Dindo classification system as a primary aim. In addition, secondary aims were LOS, compliance to care, and deviation from the care pathway with respect to patient discharge. Relative risk of the primary outcome was calculated and com

SUBMITTER: Arabacioglu D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7923876 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature