Nowadays, many surgical interventions can be carried out on an outpatient basis thanks to gentle surgical procedures and modern methods of anesthesia. Mostly these are small and medium-sized operations on the hand and foot, Metal removal and interventions on the body surface (High- and subcutaneous tumors, ingrown toenails). Also lasts- and umbilical hernias and varicose veins (Varizen) the legs can usually be treated on an outpatient basis.

The prerequisites for performing an outpatient operation include, that the patient does not have any serious comorbidities, that he can be picked up from the OP center, and that he was in the first 24 Adequate care and supervision at home hours after the operation.

Whether the procedure is outpatient or inpatient, will be discussed individually with the patient.

The patient and the doctor are not free in their decision. The requirements of the cost bearers (Health insurance) are to be taken into account.