Carotid Endarterectomy Performed before the Weekend is Associated with Increased Length of Stay

Asymptomatic CEA performed before the weekend was associated with longer LOS although there were no differences in perioperative mortality, morbidity, and discharge medication compliance. Such LOS increase, albeit small, may affect the hospital profit margin for the procedure and performing an elective CEA on asymptomatic patients earlier in the week may benefit in a shorter LOS. Improved team staffing and resources on weekends are potential areas for improvement for earlier discharge; however, further investigation is needed.