Q: Are in-office procedures safe?

According to a research study reported in Aesthet Surg J , complication rates in office-based surgical suites (OBSS) were less than ASCs, and hospitals. Furthermore, there was a lower risk of developing a complication in an OBSS compared to an ASC or a hospital.

Question 1

Are in-office procedures safe?

Accepted Answer

According to a research study reported in Aesthet Surg J, complication rates in office-based surgical suites (OBSS) were less than ASCs, and hospitals. Furthermore, there was a lower risk of developing a complication in an OBSS compared to an ASC or a hospital.

Question 2

What is considered an office-based surgery procedure?

Accepted Answer

An office-based procedure is generally any surgical or diagnostic procedure performed in a physician’s medical office that is invasive or involves subcutaneous penetration, excluding minor surgical procedures. Most jurisdictions classify procedures as “surgical” or “invasive” by reference to the type and level of sedation or anesthesia used.

Question 3

What are the benefits of in-office sinonasal procedures?

Accepted Answer

The main benefit of an in-office procedure is the decreased risk of hospital-acquired infections. Patients also experience a faster recovery because shorter-acting anesthesia is used for in-office procedures which allow for an easier recovery. Other added benefits include:

Minimally Invasive Treatment
Reduced Bleeding
Lower Costs
Recovery at home
Personalized Care
Better Outcomes
Reduced Stress

Question 4

Who would be an ideal candidate for an in-office sinonasal procedure?

Accepted Answer

You would be an ideal candidate for an in-office procedure if you are

In overall good health
Not obese
Age 65 or younger
Having a minimally invasive or low-risk procedure

Question 5

Who should not have an in-office sinonasal procedure?

Accepted Answer

You would not be a candidate for an in-office sinonasal procedure if you are over age 65 and are considered overweight or obese or you have

Obstructive lung disease
Hypertension
History of heart attack or stroke
Previous cardiac intervention
History of prolonged operating room time during past surgeries

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