Advances in medicine, anesthesia, and technology have made surgical procedures faster and less complicated. Because of this, many of today's procedures , when performed on healthy patients, no longer require an overnight stay in the hospital. Doctors, hospitals, and health care advisory groups recognize and agree that this is a safe and efficient way to provide quality health care.
Ambulatory surgery is a practical alternative for many people having elective surgery.
The concept of surgery with little or no hospitalization has met with success because of its advantages. Less expensive for you and your insurance company Ambulatory Surgery Center The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics offers an ambulatory surgery facility for patients. The center is located on the 5th floor of the Colloton Pavilion. All perioperative care of the patient is accomplished in this area, including the pre-operative evaluation, surgery, and recovery. In most cases patients will come directly to the center and be discharged from here after certain criteria are met.