2018 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting-614. Change in policy allowing overlapping surgery decreases length of stay in an academic, safety-net hospital

614. Change in policy allowing overlapping surgery decreases length of stay in an academic, safety-net hospital

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The video discusses a paper that won the Robert Florin Award and explores the topic of overlapping surgery. It is presented by Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio and discussed by Dr. Barker and Dr. William Caldwell. The paper examines the effects of a change in policy allowing overlapping surgery at an academic safety net hospital. The study found that allowing overlapping surgeries led to a decrease in length of stay for patients and a lower rate of medical complications. The findings suggest that overlapping surgery can be safe and beneficial for patients. However, more research is needed to confirm these results.

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Anthony DiGiorgio, DO, Assessment of Trial Design/Level of Evidence - Frederick G. Barker II, MD, FAANS, Discussant - William T. Couldwell, MD, PhD, FAANS

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Robert Florin Award

overlapping surgery

Dr. Anthony DiGiorgio

Dr. Barker

Dr. William Caldwell