CURRENT PROBLEMS OF OUTPATIENT TREATMENT OF PURULENT SURGICAL INFECTIONS
Abstract
Resume. Hand disorders and injuries present a significant clinical challenge due to the complex anatomy and high functional demands of the upper extremities. Outpatient surgical care has evolved rapidly, allowing many hand procedures to be performed safely outside traditional inpatient settings. This review discusses modern approaches including minimally invasive techniques, wide‑awake local anesthesia no tourniquet (WALANT), office/ambulatory‑based surgery, and technology‑driven personalised care. The advantages, limitations, and future research directions are examined, emphasising the importance of careful patient selection, surgeon expertise, perioperative management, and cost–effectiveness. Keywords: Hand surgery; outpatient surgery; WALANT; minimally invasive; cost‑effectiveness; patient selection.