Longer hospitalization does not mean a safer, faster recovery for patients age 70+
Odds of major complication are low even for the unhealthiest patients
Protocol promises to shape patient satisfaction, hospital resource utilization
Why setting patients’ expectations and an enhanced pathway might be the key
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Procedure has improved time to discharge for patients
Preliminary results indicate that a patient education video contributes to enhanced recovery after surgery