Elective Surgery

Published results showed intraoperative use of remifentanil and sufentanil was independently associated with poor postoperative pain outcomes for patients undergoing elective surgery with general anesthesia.

An American College of Surgeons initiative reduced postoperative hospitalization among older adults with cancer, according to study findings.

Adults undergoing surgical procedures in areas with severe primary care shortages had higher rates of emergency surgery, serious complications and readmission, a study showed.

Patients without health insurance experienced higher rates of unplanned surgery, inpatient mortality and complications for access-sensitive conditions that could be treated electively, according to data published in JAMA Surgery.

According to published results, older adults who are considering elective surgery reported concerns about the physical aspects of surgery, as well as the financial and employment consequences.

LAS VEGAS — Results presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting showed venous thromboembolism prophylaxis may not increase the risk of postoperative complications in patients undergoing elective spine surgery.

CHICAGO — Results presented at the North American Spine Society Annual Meeting showed patients who were socially vulnerable were more likely to have persistent opioid use and increased ED visits 6 months after elective spine surgery.

CHICAGO — Implementation of an endocrinology fast-track program may allow patients with poorly controlled diabetes to successfully obtain acceptable blood sugar control prior to spine surgery, according to results presented here.

QUEBEC CITY — For properly selected patients undergoing outpatient foot and ankle surgery, an opioid-free, multimodal pain management pathway provided safe and effective pain control with minimal adverse events, according to presented results.

According to presented results, patients with hepatitis C who undergo total joint arthroplasty and are Childs-Pugh class B or C have increased 2-year mortality rates compared with patients who are Childs-Pugh class A.