The SASD are State-specific files that capture information on same-day ambulatory surgeries occurring in hospitals and some free-standing facilities. The uniform format of the SASD helps facilitate cross-state comparisons. The SASD are well suited for research that requires complete enumeration of hospital-based ambulatory surgeries within geographic areas or states. The following links provide detailed database documentation for the SASD.

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