[Ambulatory surgery: an unavoidable perspective of a partially complete concept]

Whatever social security system is in place, the increasing burden of health costs on public finance and individuals own resources is difficult to bear. Available resources and equipment should be used for essential treatment and complaints about lack of resources are only justifiable when responsible use is being made of those which are currently available. Thanks to current medical techniques, new drugs and a set-up adapted to the problem, day surgery is playing a significant role in solving this problem, to the complete satisfaction of patients, surgeons and nursing teams.