In the context of surgery, the term "ambulatory" refers to the fact that patients can leave the hospital the same day as the procedure.
Ambulatory surgery is a mode of care that allows you to shorten your hospitalization to a single day for a surgical procedure. You come back in the morning to be operated on the same day and leave in the evening. This type of surgery is performed with the patient's agreement and under certain conditions, taking into account the type of surgery performed, the patient's living conditions (presence of a companion) and the organization of the surgical services.
These are interventions with low risks of complications:
Ambulatory surgery concerns all patients, except the most fragile ones like:
Outpatient surgery is as safe as, or even safer than, conventional inpatient surgery. This is due to the fact that it involves an impeccable organization of the care team, based on risk management, control of the postoperative period and patient information. During the pre-operative consultation, you will be informed of the surgical follow-up and of any complications that may arise.
During your day of hospitalization, you will go through an "ambulatory course" that health professionals accompany step by step:
When you leave in the evening, you will be able to walk, you will not have nausea and your pain will be controlled. Only 2% of patients are hospitalized for the night in case of unforeseen events (bleeding, incomplete recovery from anesthesia...).
Many evaluations show the benefits of ambulatory surgery, including a high satisfaction rate (often over 90%) of the patient and his family, as well as health professionals. In addition:
Less stress: In most cases, ambulatory surgery is less stressful than hospital-based surgery. This is especially true for children who are afraid to be away from home. Most people prefer to recover at home rather than in the hospital.
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