There are multiple factors contributing to a progressive decrease in the length of stay (LOS) following radical prostatectomy over the last two decades. These include the rapid transition to minimally invasive surgery, financial pressures in health care delivery, and most recently a global pandemic. While several experienced high-volume surgeons have demonstrated the safety of same-day discharge (SDD), the larger question is whether this practice is safe in diverse hospital settings and by surgeons with varying degrees of experience. 

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