Office ambulatory surgery in urology.

Because of the developments in urologic instruments and procedures and the new medications used in intravenously assisted local anesthesia, most urologic operations and procedures can be performed in an appropriate office surgical suite. In-office surgery costs are lower, physician time is optimized, patients are happier, and excellent quality care can be assured. Accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care and Medicare licensure both make facility fee reimbursement adequate for maintenance of a high-quality surgical facility.