Hernia in Ambulatory Surgery Centre

Surgical treatment of hernia is one of the most common procedures in general popula‐ tion. Since it was traditionally treated as “non‐complex” operation, it is an ideal pro‐ cedure for ambulatory surgery settings. Ambulatory surgery is superior to in‐hospital treatment due to faster patient flow, reduced patient stress, early mobilization, and lower overall costs. Unforeseen hospitalization can be avoided with meticulous patient selec‐ tion, education and preparation, use of local anesthesia whenever possible, and avoid‐ ance of opioids in early postoperative period.