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Abdominal lipectomy as an office procedure.

T A Cochran

    Journal of the Medical Association of Georgia
    |November 1, 1991
    PubMed
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    Plastic surgeons are making cosmetic surgery more affordable by performing procedures in office settings. This paper details a technique for abdominal lipectomy under local anesthesia in an office environment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Plastic Surgery
    • Ambulatory Surgery

    Background:

    • Rising hospitalization costs impact cosmetic surgery affordability.
    • Traditional abdominal lipectomy is typically an inpatient procedure under general anesthesia.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a novel technique for abdominal lipectomy.
    • To enable the procedure in an office setting under local anesthesia.

    Main Methods:

    • Describes a specific surgical technique for abdominal lipectomy.
    • Utilizes local anesthesia and sedation for patient comfort and safety.
    • Performed in an office operating room environment.

    Main Results:

    • Presents a viable office-based technique for abdominal lipectomy.

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  • Demonstrates the feasibility of performing abdominal lipectomy outside the hospital setting.

    • Conclusions:

    • Office-based abdominal lipectomy under local anesthesia offers a more affordable alternative.
    • This technique can potentially reduce healthcare costs associated with cosmetic surgery.