Publications by authors named "Shilpa P Argade"
J Robot Surg
February 2023
Article Synopsis
- Robotic assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP) is now the main surgical option for prostate cancer, with many patients being discharged the day after surgery, and same-day discharge being considered.
- Researchers examined 150 RALP surgeries to find links between postoperative pain and factors like patient demographics and surgical variables, focusing on pain scores and narcotic use shortly after surgery.
- Findings indicated that high pain scores or narcotic usage 2 hours post-surgery were linked to ongoing pain, suggesting that effective pain management at that point could support same-day discharge for patients.
