Advantages and limitations of day surgery in children in a developing country.

Day surgery (DS) especially in children, has been widely accepted by surgeons, and the benefits to the patients, parents, and hospital have been well-established. It has become particularly popular among working parents and is accepted by hospital administrators. Proper case selection, preoperative assessment, and proper parent counselling, choice of anaesthesia, postoperative analgesia, and follow-up advice are essential for a successful outcome.