A pooled analysis presented at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026 reports that app-based postoperative monitoring was associated with fewer serious complications and emergency room visits, plus fewer readmissions. The benefit appears conditional: reductions were observed only when clinicians actively reviewed patient-submitted data. Where engagement failed, the outcome improvements were not sustained. For digital health vendors and healthcare systems, the findings emphasize workflow design and staffing models as key determinants of whether remote monitoring improves surgical outcomes.