06/12/2026
Surgery doesn't have to mean hospital gowns, IV drips, and OR scheduling battles. Office-based surgery (OBS) is reshaping how physicians deliver care — and the case for it is getting stronger.
In a recent CAKE Magazine feature, Dr. Lance Kugler of Kugler Vision makes the case for what it really takes to make the shift from the OR to the office.
The appeal is clear: surgeons gain control over scheduling, costs, technology, and the patient experience. Patients get a calmer, more familiar environment — no gown, no IV, far less anxiety. Dr. Kugler's multicenter study of more than 21,000 office-based cases showed adverse event rates comparable to — or better than — traditional OR-based surgery.
But this isn't a casual undertaking. A successful OBS suite requires purpose-built infrastructure, trained staff, defined sedation protocols, and accreditation. iOR Partners specializes in helping practices design spaces and train teams to meet those exact standards.
The bottom line: done right, office-based surgery offers a better experience for patients and a better business model for surgeons. The OR will always have its place — but for many practices, the future might just be down the hall.
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