U.S., Aug. 25 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07782281) titled 'Early Discharge With Hospital-at-Home After Bariatric Surgery and Economic Evaluation.' on Aug. 19.
Brief Summary: Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for severe obesity and its associated diseases. Advances in surgical techniques, enhanced recovery protocols, and multimodal perioperative care have made earlier hospital discharge possible while maintaining patient safety.
This observational cohort study aims to evaluate the economic impact of an early discharge pathway consisting of 24 hours of hospital stay followed by Hospital-at-Home care, compared with the conventional 48-hour hospital stay after bariatric surgery...