title: Perioperative Management of the Ambulatory Anorectal Surgery Patient.
abstract: Ambulatory surgery is appropriate for most anorectal pathology. Ambulatory anorectal surgery can be performed at reduced cost compared with inpatient procedures with excellent safety, improved efficiency, and high levels of patient satisfaction. Several perioperative strategies are employed to control pain and avoid urinary retention, including the use of a multimodal pain regimen and restriction of intravenous fluids. Ambulatory anorectal surgery often utilizes standardized order sets and discharge instructions.
authors.affiliation: Colon and Rectal Surgery Inc., Omaha, Nebraska.
authors.forename: Darcy
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Shaw
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska; Department of Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Nebraska College of Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska.
authors.forename: Charles A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Ternent
keywords: ambulatory surgery; anorectal surgery; outpatient surgery