A New Approach: Same-Day Surgery for Dialysis Patients

For those with end-stage kidney disease, arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) are common for hemodialysis. However, these can get narrowed, or stenotic, which affects their function. Traditional surgery to fix this is effective but expensive and time-consuming. So, researchers explored same-day surgery as a cost-saving solution. They studied 186 patients who had AVF stenosis fixed, splitting them into two groups: one for same-day surgery and one for traditional inpatient surgery. They looked at various factors like how well the surgery worked, any problems that occurred, and how long patients stayed in the hospital. They found that same-day surgery was just as successful and safe as traditional surgery, with the added benefits of shorter hospital stays and lower costs. This means same-day surgery could be a game-changer for dialysis patients, making care more efficient and affordable.