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Discharge on the First Post-operative Day After Tumour Resection via Craniotomy

  • By

  • Krishmila Yogeswaran

  • Frederick Ewbank

  • Rebecca Khoo

  • Daniel O’flaherty

  • Md Islam

  • Antony Kaldas

  • Arif Zafar

  • Andrew Durnford

  • Paul Grundy

  • Joy Roach

  • September 23, 2026

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    The study assessed the feasibility of discharge on post-operative day one (POD1) after craniotomy for tumor resection.

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    A total of 263 neuro-oncology patients were analyzed, with 146 (55.5%) discharged on POD1.

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    Unplanned readmission within 30 days occurred in 21 patients (8.0%), with 11 of those discharged on POD1.

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    Factors supporting POD1 discharge included good baseline functional status and an expected uncomplicated post-operative course.

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    The study highlights the potential for reduced length of stay without compromising patient safety in neurosurgery.

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Post-operative day one discharge following craniotomy for tumour resection

  • by Krishmila Yogeswaran, Frederick Ewbank, Rebecca Khoo, Daniel O’flaherty, Md Islam, Antony Kaldas, Arif Zafar, Andrew Durnford, Paul Grundy, Joy Roach

  • September 23, 2026

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