Ambulatory Surgery

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
AS
Pronunciation
/ˈæmbjələˌtɔri ˈsərʤəri/
Category
Medical
Related Field
Hospitals

Examples in Context

  1. This healthcare model integrates ambulatory surgery with overnight or extended care outside of a hospital.
  2. They are specially designed for small-to medium-sized ambulatory surgery centers and laboratories.
  3. Should an internist evaluate each patient before ambulatory surgery?
  4. Employing regional anesthesia in the ambulatory surgery patient has a number of potential advantages.
  5. Which patients are considered acceptable candidates for ambulatory surgery?

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