Background: This study assessed the views of patients undergoing breast surgery for breast cancer with a planned overnight stay, asking whether they would be happy to be discharged home on the same day of surgery.
Methods: A structured questionnaire sent out in the 6 weeks following surgery was used to ascertain the patients' views.
Results: The majority of patients undergoing mastectomy and axillary node clearance preferred an overnight stay, primarily for psychological reasons.
Conclusions: Patients undergoing breast-conserving surgery were more prepared to go home on the day of surgery.
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