Systematic review of day surgery for breast cancer

摘要: Abstract Background Over the last decade, breast cancer surgery has become less invasive and potentially suitable for day surgery. The aim of this systematic review was to establish benefits disadvantages cancer. Methods A search Cochrane Library, Medline, British Nursing Index, CINAHL, EMBASE PsycINFO carried out. All relevant papers were assessed their methodological quality using a checklist designed assess both randomised non-randomised studies with specific questions added address outcome measures. Results No controlled trials found in literature. Eleven observational included. rate discharge after universally high very low acute readmission rates. Intractable vomiting, patient anxiety pain control main reasons failing discharge. Patient satisfaction psychological recovery quicker, however, majority did not use validated questionnaires. hospital costs lower Conclusions Day is safe, equivalent complication rates, but there lack evidence from trials. well-being high. Further questionnaires are required confirm this.