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Surgical Cost of Care in Crohn’s Disease

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Keller D. S., Katz J., Stein S. L., Delaney C. P.
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vol. 85
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issue 9
511-516
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The aim of the studywas to evaluate the cost of surgical care and short-term outcomes of Crohn’s disease(CD) in the era of laparoscopy and biologic therapy. Material and methods. Review of a prospective database identifiedCD patients that underwent surgical management. Patients were stratified into laparoscopic, open, and converted approaches. Main outcome measures were short-term patient outcomes and cost of care by approach. Results. 92 patients were analyzed- 63.1% laparoscopic, 32.6% open, 4.3% converted. The majority was elective (100% converted, 94.8% laparoscopic, 90% open) and segmental resections (75% converted, 70.7% laparoscopic, 43.3% open). Operative times were similar between laparoscopic and open (152 minutes and 138 minutes, respectively). More open patients required ICU care (20% versus 12.1% laparoscopic and 0% converted). The median LOS was 3 (1-25) days laparoscopic, 4 (1-29) open and 4 (3-8) converted. The laparoscopic complication rate was 15.5%, readmission rate 12.1%, and reoperation rate 8.6%. The mean total hospital cost was $9,702 laparoscopic, $10,782 open, and $13,293 for converted cases (US Dollars). Conclusions. Laparoscopy is appropriate for most CD cases. When necessary to combine with open surgery, this results in efficient and effective patient outcomes and healthcare utilization. These results are important when weighing the cost of ongoing medical therapy versus surgical intervention.
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Evaluation of inflammatory markers as predictors of hospital stay and unplanned readmission after colorectal surgery

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Krpata D. M., Keller D. S., Samia H., Lawrence J., Obokhare I., Marderstein E., Brady K. M., Delaney C. P.
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vol. 85
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issue 4
198-203
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Hospital length of stay (LOS) and readmissions continue to be expensive and unexpected events following colorectal surgery (CRS) whether patients follow enhanced recovery pathways or traditional care. Predictors of these adverse events could facilitate identification and optimization of CRS patients. The aim of the study was to examine the impact of white blood cell count (WBC) and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels as predictors of delayed recovery or hospital readmission following CRS. Material and methods. Patients undergoing laparoscopic or open abdominal colorectal surgery by a single surgeon were managed using standardized enhanced recovery pathways. Those with postoperative day 2 CRP and white blood cell values were evaluated. Outcomes included 30-day hospital readmission rates and postoperative length of hospital stay. Results. CRP values were available for 193 patients (86 Male, mean age 58.6 years). Ninety-nine patients had surgery for colon cancer, 23 for Crohn’s disease, 19 for ulcerative colitis, 31 for diverticulitis and 18 for other reasons. Twenty patients (10.4%) were readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of surgery. POD2 CRP accurately predicted short length of hospital stay (p< 0.01). Average CRP was 6.3 in the LOS of < 3 days or less, and 11.7 in patients with LOS >4 days. The mean CRP of the readmission and non-readmission groups was 11.8 and 9.9, respectively (p=0.29). The average POD 2 WBC of the readmission and non-readmission groups was 10.6 and 9 respectively (p=0.01). Conclusion. A low POD2 CRP level was correlated with a shorter LOS, but it did not predict readmission. Conversely, POD2 WBC, and the difference in WBC from baseline were associated with readmission. These markers may be useful indicators to predict suitability of early discharge in an ERP. Further evaluation in prospective trials is warranted.
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