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Many procedures that were once performed only in the hospital operating room are now able to be performed safely, efficiently, and comfortably in the office-based setting. While procedure choice is important, the selection of the appropriate patient to undergo a surgical procedure in the office environment is critical. Thorough advanced evaluation for medical and surgical risks, as well as for the patient’s ability to comply with the state of awareness necessary during the office-based procedure will maximize success and patient satisfaction, while avoiding unanticipated mishaps. Selecting the right patient for office-based surgery is of paramount importance as not all patients are candidates for office-based surgery.
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Blanchard, M.H. (2015). Pre-procedure Patient Evaluation and Management. In: Emery, J., Paraiso, M. (eds) Office-Based Gynecologic Surgical Procedures. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-1414-2_1
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