[Liposuction in outpatient/one-day surgery]

On the basis of 126 cases it has been demonstrated that liposuction is a surgical procedure, which can be performed safely on an outpatient basis only under precise conditions--patient class ASA I, recovery room, permanent phone connection between the doctor and the patient after leaving the facility. The suction of more than 2500-3000 ml fat tissue increases the hazards associated with this type of operation. The regional epidural anesthesia is perfectly suitable for the outpatient/one-day surgery.