About Us: What is a Surgery Center? The Spivey Station Surgery Center is what is known as an ambulatory surgery center (ASC), outpatient surgery center or same day surgery center. Historically, physicians led the development of ASCs because they were able to tailor surgical suites to their specialty and operating style. They could schedule procedures more conveniently for patients and themselves, assemble a team of specially-trained and highly-skilled nurses and assistants,  increase productivity, and decrease costs. The inability to work within the constraints of the administration of a larger facility to create a more efficient patient centered work environment accelerated ASC development. Each year, technological advancement makes it more practical to perform a growing range of procedures in ASCs. Faster acting and more effective anesthetics and less invasive techniques, such as arthroscopy, which is used in knee surgeries, have driven this migration. ASC growth has coincided with the pace of technological advancement. As medical innovation continues to advance, more and more procedures will be suitable for the ASC setting.  More facts about ASCs: The vast majority of ASCs undergo stringent licensure, certification and accreditation reviews. In fact, ASCs are held to many of the same standards as hospitals. ASCs are often more conveniently located, smaller in size, and have more convenient parking than hospital settings. ASCs are able to more easily improve efficiencies over hospital settings. ASCs offer superior outcomes, in part because of staff specialization. ASCs are more patient-focused, and strive for 100% patient satisfaction. Often, procedures conducted in an ASC environment are lower cost than if performed elsewhere.