title: [Ambulatory hand surgery].
abstract: The majority of surgical interventions about the hand can be done on an outpatient basis and in private practice; however, the surgeon must be well-trained in hand surgery and should master all forms of local and regional anesthesia, permitting an atraumatic technique. In addition, he must be prepared to handle any peri- and intraoperative complication and should be able to refer the patient to a close-by hospital in case of need. Since the aftercare appears to be of paramount importance for a successful outcome, the postoperative rehabilitation must be guaranteed as well. As all these conditions require qualified manpower and a good infrastructure, hand surgery is probably best performed within a small group of practising surgeons.
authors.affiliation: Chirurgische Klinik, Rätisches Kantons- und Regionalspital, Chur.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Mark
mesh_terms: D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D000758:Anesthesia; D006225:Hand / Q000601:surgery*; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team; D013523:Surgical Equipment; D013525:Surgical Instruments
vernacular_title: Ambulante Handchirurgie.