Urology Times November 7, 2025
Brooke B. Edwards, MD, Benjamin P. Saylor

Key Takeaways

  • Comprehensive ASC optimization involves operational, financial, clinical, and technological strategies, emphasizing data-driven decision-making for identifying and improving problem areas.
  • Successful transitions of complex urologic surgeries to ASCs include procedures like PCNL and CVAC, with ongoing exploration of advanced BPH treatments.
  • Building patient confidence in ASCs requires consistent communication, education, and digital tools to enhance engagement and reinforce care quality.
  • AI is increasingly utilized in ASC management for data filtering, revenue cycle management, patient selection, and risk stratification, enhancing operational efficiency.

“I think the most important thing, or take-home message that we try to share, is gathering data, understanding what those metrics are from the very beginning,” says Brooke B. Edwards, MD.

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