ASSESSMENT OF PATIENT SATISFACTION IN AMBULATORY ANAESTHESIA USING THE HEIDELBERG PERI-ANAESTHETIC QUESTIONNAIRE: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Abstract

Ambulatory anesthesia has become an integral component of modern perioperative care, paralleling the rapid global expansion of outpatient surgical practices. The shift from traditional inpatient surgery to same-day discharge procedures has been driven by advances in anesthetic agents, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and enhanced recovery protocols. These developments have made it possible to perform a wide variety of surgical procedures in ambulatory settings while maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency. Patient selection is a critical factor in determining the success of ambulatory anesthesia, as careful evaluation of comorbidities, functional status, and perioperative risk helps optimize outcomes and resource utilization (1).