Which surgical procedure would not be handled by an outpatient treatment center?
The surgical procedures that would not be handled by an outpatient treatment center are those that require an overnight stay in a hospital or other medical facility. These procedures include:
- Major surgeries that require general anesthesia, such as organ transplants or cancer surgeries.
- Surgeries that require specialized equipment or facilities that are not available in an outpatient setting, such as heart surgery or neurosurgery.
- Surgeries that require the patient to be monitored closely for a period of time after the procedure, such as brain surgery or spinal surgery.
Outpatient treatment centers are typically used for minor surgeries that do not require an overnight stay, such as wisdom tooth removal, hernia repair, or cataract surgery.