Evaluating Patient Tolerability for Urological Procedures Under Conscious Sedation: A Prospective Study

Prospective Pilot Study: Tolerability of Outpatient Penile Plication Under Nursing-Administered Conscious Sedation vs Anesthesiologist-Administered Deep Sedation

“…Our approach aligns with the prevailing trend wherein numerous urological procedures are transitioning away from the conventional hospital operating room environment, typically conducted under GA, to alternative, locosedative options available within office-based settings. 20 This shift offers significant advantages from a cost-containment perspective at the systemic level. Prior research has emphasized the potential for substantial cost savings associated with urologic surgery when performed in ambulatory surgical centers and office-based settings.…”