Clinical Study

Fast Track Open Partial Nephrectomy: Reduced Postoperative Length of Stay with a Goal-Directed Pathway Does Not Compromise Outcome

Table 1

Fast track pathway.

DayGoal

PreoperativePatient and family counseling
Medication review
Preparation instructions

Postoperative day 0 (evening of surgery)OOB at least once
Clear liquids

Postoperative day 1OOB four times
Liquid diet
Oral pain medications

Postoperative day 2OOB ad lib
Regular diet
Remove Foley catheter at 7 am
Flank drain fluid for Cr at 2 pm
Remove drain if fluid Cr = serum Cr

Postoperative day 3Discharge to home