The feasibility and acceptability of day case surgery in secondary health facility in Nigeria

Peer review under responsibility of Egyptian Society of Anesthesiologists.

Figures & data

Table 1 Age distribution of the patients.

Age (years)	Number	Percentage
1–10	15	20.8
11–20	10	13.8
21–30	11	15.3
31–40	7	9.7
41–50	9	12.5
51–60	4	5.6
61–70	9	12.5
71–80	2	2.8
81–90	5	6.9
Total	72	100.0

Table 2 Spectrum of surgical procedures.

Procedure	Frequency	Percentage
Biopsy
• Incisional	1	1.25
• Excisional	25	31.25
• Trucut needle	5	6.25
• Punch	1	1.25
Herniotomy	14	17.5
Herniorrhaphy	12	15.0
Mayo repair	3	3.75
Hydrocelectomy	4	5.0
Orchidopexy/orchidectomy	11	13.75
Varicocelectomy	2	2.5
Zadek’s operation	2	2.5
Total	80	100.0

Table 3 Postoperative problems.

	Immediate	Day 1	Day 4	Day 8
None	43	57	66	70
Pain	29	15	6	2
Nausea/vomiting	2	–	–	–
Headache	1	–	–	–
Weakness	1	–	–	–

Table 4 Postoperative pain.

Score	Immediate	Day 1	Day 4	Day 8
No pain	43	57	66	70
Mild	16	10	5	2
Moderate	12	5	1	0
Severe	1	0	0	0

Table 5 Postoperative complications.

Complications	Number	Percentage
None	75	93.75
Wound haematoma	1	1.25
Wound infection	3	3.75
Bleeding	1	1.25
Total	80	100.0