The future of major ambulatory surgery.
Major ambulatory surgery has grown steadily in its availability and use for the past two decades. This growth and expansion have come about because of three facts: major ambulatory surgery has become a totally accepted modality for delivery of surgical care; it benefits all participants; and it is cost-effective. Public interest and demand, surgeon satisfaction and participation, and payor encouragement and mandate will ensure its continued growth.
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