Caracterización de la cirugía mayor ambulatoria en un hospital general básico

Outpatient Submaxillectomy Using Active Drains. Safety of the Procedure and Patient Satisfaction

“…Outpatient surgery is used in those procedures that allow early wandering and reduced hospital stay. This fact benefits not only the individuals but also the health system 9 , aiming to reduce cost-per-process with no reduction of quality of healthcare provided or results while being accepted by the patient [ 3 ].…”

“…Outpatient surgery, also known as day surgery, is the one that after its performance and immediate postoperative monitoring, the patient is discharged home from hospital the same day of the procedure, irrespective the type of anesthesia applied [ 1 , 3 ]. Day surgeries are divided into major outpatient surgery (MOS), including moderate complexity surgeries under locoregional or general anesthesia, and minor outpatient surgery, reserved for less complex procedures under local anesthesia.…”

“…Day surgeries are divided into major outpatient surgery (MOS), including moderate complexity surgeries under locoregional or general anesthesia, and minor outpatient surgery, reserved for less complex procedures under local anesthesia. The main aim of this technique is to reduce costs following some directions: no decrease in health care and medical results and acceptance by the patient [ 3 ].…”