What kind of operation is appropriate for ambulatory surgery?
Appropriate procedures for ambulatory surgery are those associated with postoperative care that is easily managed at home, and with low rates of postoperative complications that require intensive physician or nursing management. Lists of ambulatory procedures quickly become outdated simply because they exclude certain procedures which in a short time may become routine in ambulatory settings. Length of surgery is not a criterion for ambulatory procedures because there is little relationship between length of anesthesia and recovery.
