What is the best day to have surgery?

The best day of the week to have elective surgery is Tuesday, according to a study published in the journal JAMA Surgery. The study found that patients who had surgery on Tuesday had the lowest rates of complications and readmissions, and the shortest lengths of stay in the hospital.

The researchers believe that several factors may contribute to the lower complication rates on Tuesdays. First, Tuesdays are typically less busy in the operating room, so surgeons may have more time to focus on each patient. Second, patients who have surgery on Tuesday may be less likely to be rushed out of the hospital before they are fully recovered. Third, patients who have surgery on Tuesday may be less likely to experience postoperative complications because they are less likely to be exposed to other patients who are sick.

The study also found that patients who had surgery on Monday or Friday had longer lengths of stay in the hospital and higher rates of complications than those who had surgery on Tuesday. The researchers believe that this may be due to the fact that Mondays are often very busy in the operating room, and Fridays may be more likely to experience staffing shortages.

If you are considering having elective surgery, you should talk to your doctor about the best day to have the procedure.