Outcomes of the same-day discharge following mastectomy before, during and after COVID-19 pandemic.

Yuliya OlimpiadiAlison R GoldenbergLauren PostlewaitTheresa GillespieCletus A ArcieroToncred StybloYicun CaoJeffrey M SwitchenkoMonica Rizzo

Published in: Journal of surgical oncology (2023)

The rate of outpatient mastectomy increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. During this timeframe, perioperative complications did not increase, suggesting the safety of this practice. After the pandemic, the rate of outpatient mastectomy continued to be significantly higher than pre-COVID.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
breast reconstruction
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healthcare
primary care
patients undergoing
cardiac surgery
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
metabolic syndrome
quality improvement
weight loss