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Abstract Aim To assess the impact of making day case TURBT the standard goal. Method We performed a closed loop audit on the effect of listing all TURBTs as day case from the 1st December 2019. Data was collected retrospectively on all TURBTs from December 2018-March 2019, and from December 2019-March 2020 after implementing the change in protocol. Data collected included patient demographics, procedure and admission details, complications, and readmission rates. Results In total, 133 resections were included. Prior to the change in protocol, 36% of TURBTs were performed as day case. Of those admitted, 74% were due to haematuria, and 2% were planned. 8% were readmitted within 28 days and required urology input. There was 12% readmission rate overall. The rate of bladder perforation was 3.8%. Post intervention, 64% of all TURBTs were performed as day case. 82% of admissions were due to haematuria, and 14% were planned. The rate of bladder perforation remained low at 1.6%, and readmission rate was 3% with no urology input required. Conclusions TURBT is the standard endoscopic procedure for the diagnosis, grading and removal of bladder tumours. The use of day case surgery pathways has been emphasised to help reduce lengths of stay and streamline patient care. The British Association of Day Surgery (BADS) recommends that 60% of TURBTs could be performed as a day case procedure. This study shows that this recommendation can be exceeded through a simple and low-cost intervention, whilst maintaining a low complication rate.

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