Why Office-Based Endoscopy Is Gaining Ground—and Why It Matters (Ambulatory Anesthesia Care)

Ambulatory Surgery Centers have long dominated outpatient GI care, but a growing body of evidence is challenging that status quo. A new paper in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology highlights why office-based endoscopy may not just be a viable alternative — but, in some cases, the smarter option. From efficiency gains to safety comparisons and financial implications, the findings could reshape how gastroenterologists think about delivering care.