Can you go home the same day as breast reconstruction surgery?
NCT ID NCT04558138
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 123 women who had a mastectomy with immediate implant-based breast reconstruction. Half were sent home the same day, and half stayed overnight. Researchers compared complications, pain, and satisfaction within 30 days to see if same-day discharge is a safe option.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
discharge timing (same-day vs next-day)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that same-day discharge is safe and satisfactory for some patients, potentially changing standard recovery practices.
What could go wrong
This is a completed, moderate-sized trial, but results may not apply to all hospitals or patients. The study only looks at 30-day outcomes, so longer-term effects are unknown.
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Conditions
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Locations
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University of Colorado Hospital
Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States