Promoting Same-Day Discharge for Gynecologic Oncology Patients in Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy

Same-day discharge in a select population is safe and feasible, with at least similar patient satisfaction as non-same-day discharge patients. Shorter operative time, earlier case end time, lower patient complexity, and non-robot-assisted approach increase the likelihood of same-day discharge. Patient education videos alone did not increase same-day discharges but maintained acceptable readmission rates. Communication with providers regarding the same-day discharge initiative and standardization of postoperative management with preoperative video implementation may lead to increased same-day discharge rates.