Predictive factors for successful same-day discharge following minimally invasive colorectal surgery

A prospective cohort study conducted at a tertiary colorectal center aimed to identify predictive factors for successful same-day discharge following minimally invasive colorectal surgery. Out of 175 patients, 161 (78.5%) were discharged on the day of surgery without complications, while 44 (21.5%) experienced same-day discharge failure. Factors associated with failure included higher comorbidities, prolonged post-anesthesia care unit stays, and higher rates of readmissions and complications. Conversely, patients who received a regional-nerve-block and did not consume postoperative opioids were more likely to have successful same-day discharge. These findings can inform future protocols to enhance recovery after colorectal surgery.