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[Ambulatory proctologic surgery].

M C Marti¹, C Laverrière

¹Département de chirurgie, Hôpital cantonal universitaire, Genève.

Helvetica Chirurgica Acta

|February 1, 1991

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Ambulatory surgery for proctology procedures is increasingly common. A review of 1149 anal surgeries found that 65% were performed on an outpatient basis, with no complications or hospital readmissions.

Area of Science:

Surgical Procedures
Proctology
Ambulatory Care

Context:

Outpatient surgical proctology procedures are becoming more frequent.
Between 1986 and 1989, 65% of 1149 anal surgical procedures were performed on an outpatient basis at the institution.
Patient selection criteria for ambulatory surgery appeared adequate.

Purpose:

To evaluate the safety and efficacy of ambulatory surgical proctology.
To assess the outcomes of patients undergoing anal surgical procedures on an outpatient basis.

Summary:

A significant majority (65%) of 1149 anal surgical procedures were conducted in an outpatient setting between 1986 and 1989.
The established criteria for selecting patients suitable for ambulatory surgery proved effective.

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No complications were reported, and no patients required subsequent hospitalization.

Impact:

Demonstrates the feasibility and safety of performing a high volume of proctological procedures in an outpatient setting.
Supports the use of ambulatory surgery for anal procedures, potentially reducing healthcare costs and improving patient convenience.
Highlights the importance of appropriate patient selection for successful outpatient surgical outcomes.