Becker's Healthcare January 26, 2024
Four ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss which procedures are migrating to ASCs.
Editor’s note: These responses were edited lightly for brevity and clarity.
Peter Bravos, MD. Chief Medical Officer of Sutter Health’s Surgery Center Division (Yuba City, Calif.):
1. Total joint replacements: Advances in surgical techniques and anesthesia have made it possible to perform total joint replacement surgeries, such as hip and knee replacements, in ASCs.
2. Spine surgeries: Certain minimally invasive spine surgeries, such as discectomies and spinal fusions, are being performed in ASCs due to advancements in technology and techniques that allow for shorter recovery times and reduced hospital stays.
3. Robotic procedures: The use of robotic-assisted surgery is expanding in ASCs for various procedures,...
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