Clinical applicability of the study
Our study highlights that the majority of patients are highly satisfied
with the drainless procedure and would recommend day case parotid
surgery to other patients. However, the results of this study need to be
evaluated with caution. Careful consideration should be given when
selecting patients for day case parotidectomy. Surgeons should take into
consideration that some patients undergoing drainless outpatient
parotidectomy may prefer an overnight stay in the hospital for
non-medical reasons (e.g. to reduce anxiety) despite not having a
surgical drain in place.