Supplementary Material for: Patients' Perspective on Day Case Breast Surgery Athwal R. Dakka M. Appleton D. Harries S. Clarke D. Jones L. 10.6084/m9.figshare.5127463.v1 https://karger.figshare.com/articles/dataset/Supplementary_Material_for_Patients_Perspective_on_Day_Case_Breast_Surgery/5127463 <b><i>Background: </i></b>This study assessed the views of patients undergoing breast surgery for breast cancer with a planned overnight stay, asking whether they would be happy to be discharged home on the same day of surgery. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> A structured questionnaire sent out in the 6 weeks following surgery was used to ascertain the patients' views. <b><i>Results:</i></b> The majority of patients undergoing mastectomy and axillary node clearance preferred an overnight stay, primarily for psychological reasons. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> Patients undergoing breast-conserving surgery were more prepared to go home on the day of surgery. 2015-01-15 00:00:00 Breast cancer Mastectomy Psychosocial distress Supportive care