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Outpatient Surgery (Visit Resource)

Definition Outpatient surgery, also referred to as ambulatory surgery, is surgery that does not require an overnight hospital stay. Patients may go home after being released following surgery and time spent in the recovery room. Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers

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