Adrenal fast-track and enhanced recovery in retroperitoneoscopic surgery for primary aldosteronism improving patient outcome and efficiency.
Elle C J van de WielJanneke MulderAnke HendriksIngeborg Booij Liewes-ThelosenXiaoye ZhuHans GroenewoudPeter F A MuldersJaap DeinumJohan F LangenhuijsenPublished in: World journal of urology (2024)
Despite no difference in recovery time between the two groups, probably due to small sample size, the AFTER protocol led to shorter hospital stays and less analgesic use after surgery, whilst maintaining and even enhancing patient satisfaction for several aspects of perioperative care. Complication rates and QoL are comparable to standard-of-care.
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