Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[ENT outpatient surgery]

J Martínez Subias1, L J Domínguez Ugidos, A Urpegui García

  • 1Servicio de ORL, Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa, Zaragoza.

Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola
|August 26, 1998
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Study of the influence of psychological factors in the etiology of vocal nodules in women.

Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice Foundation·2011
Same author

[Cochlear implants using the Ultracision harmonic scalpel].

Acta otorrinolaringologica espanola·2006
Same author

[Unusual presentation forms of Wegener's disease].

Acta otorrinolaringologica espanola·2003
Same author

[Giant antrochoanal polyp].

Anales espanoles de pediatria·2002
Same author

[Mortality in advanced stage laryngeal cancer].

Acta otorrinolaringologica espanola·2001
Same author

[Selective therapeutic embolization in intractable epistaxis].

Acta otorrinolaringologica espanola·2001
Same journal

Hearing in Sickle Cell Disease: Cochlear and Subcortical Dysfunction without Cortical Impairment.

Acta otorrinolaringologica espanola·2026
Same journal

Effects of Systemic Clonidine Administration on Blood Loss and Surgical Field Quality in Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery.

Acta otorrinolaringologica espanola·2026
Same journal

Spanish validation of the Dyspnea Index (DI): translation, cultural adaptation, and psychometric evaluation.

Acta otorrinolaringologica espanola·2026
Same journal

Should gastroenterologists expand their role in pharyngeal and laryngeal evaluation during upper endoscopy?

Acta otorrinolaringologica espanola·2026
Same journal

Head and neck manifestations of indolent T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder of the gastrointestinal tract: A systematic review.

Acta otorrinolaringologica espanola·2026
Same journal

A systematic review on sound-based therapy for individuals with hyperacusis.

Acta otorrinolaringologica espanola·2026
See all related articles

Outpatient surgery in Spain offers economic and social benefits, with a study showing comparable complication rates to traditional inpatient surgery. This approach significantly reduces costs and enhances patient satisfaction, supporting its continued use.

Area of Science:

  • Surgical Innovation
  • Health Economics
  • Patient Outcomes

Background:

  • Growing trend of outpatient surgery in Spain.
  • Outpatient surgery offers economic advantages and social benefits, including earlier patient discharge and reduced waiting lists.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of outpatient surgery.
  • To compare outpatient surgery outcomes with traditional inpatient surgery for similar patient cohorts.
  • To assess the economic impact and patient satisfaction associated with outpatient surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative study of 40 patients undergoing outpatient surgery versus traditional inpatient surgery.
  • Analysis of complication rates, economic savings, and patient satisfaction.
  • Inclusion of patients with similar pathologies and anesthetic risks.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • Complication rate for outpatient surgery was 19%, comparable to traditional methods.
  • Significant cost savings of 3,927,000 pesetas were achieved.
  • High levels of patient satisfaction were reported.

Conclusions:

  • Outpatient surgery is a viable and beneficial alternative to inpatient procedures in Spain.
  • The approach demonstrates cost-effectiveness and positive patient experience.
  • Further adoption of outpatient surgery is recommended based on positive outcomes.