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Day case surgery is advantageous to several groups:

  • patients:
    • know when operation will be, little risk of cancellation
    • minimal time away from home which is particularly beneficial for paediatric patients
  • surgeons:
    • less risk of cancellation permits better scheduling of operating lists
    • greater turnover of cases
    • less delay between cases, usually because less preparation is required
    • release of in-patient beds that would have been occupied by day case patients
  • general practitioners:
    • happier patient
    • financial saving ranging from 19% to 70% compared to in-patient treatment
  • hospital management:
    • cost-effective treatment, still attaining clinical goals
    • facilitates less demand for in-patient beds

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