title: Major ambulatory surgery of the general surgical patient. Management of anorectal conditions, peripheral vascular problems, and gastrointestinal endoscopy.
abstract: The growing experience with controlling postoperative pain and with using Foley catheters postoperatively has made surgeons less hesitant to perform some anorectal procedures in an ambulatory setting. Procedures for the treatment of varicose veins of lesser severity can often be done in an ambulatory surgical center. Because of the risk for respiratory complications and perforations, some endoscopic procedures are appropriate for the major ambulatory surgical unit.
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Davis
mesh_terms: D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D001004:Anus Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000601:surgery*