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Changes in ambulatory surgery utilization 1983-88: a community-based analysis
1University Station, Syracuse, NY 13210.
American Journal of Public Health
|July 1, 1990
Summary
Ambulatory surgery in Syracuse, NY, saw a significant increase from 1983-1988, with freestanding centers driving nearly 70% of this growth. Lens procedures and lesion excisions were among the most common.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Surgical Procedures
- Public Health
Background:
- Ambulatory surgery has become increasingly prevalent in healthcare systems.
- Understanding utilization trends is crucial for resource allocation and policy development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze changes in ambulatory surgery utilization in the Syracuse, New York metropolitan area between 1983 and 1988.
- To identify the contribution of freestanding surgery centers to this utilization shift.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of surgical procedure data.
- Comparison of utilization rates from 1983 to 1988.
- Identification of specific procedures contributing to volume changes.
Main Results:
- Total ambulatory surgery procedures increased from 12,479 to 24,643.
- Freestanding surgery centers accounted for approximately 69% of the observed increase.
- Lens procedures, cervical procedures, hernia repairs, and skin/breast lesion excisions showed the largest volume increases.
Conclusions:
- Ambulatory surgery utilization significantly increased in Syracuse, NY, during the study period.
- Freestanding surgery centers played a dominant role in this expansion.
- Specific procedures like lens operations and lesion excisions drove the majority of the growth in ambulatory surgery.