Provides pre and post-operative care for patients having minor surgeries that do not require an overnight stay. Also provides pre-surgery preparation for patients requiring an inpatient stay following surgery.
Provides pre-and post-operative care for patients having minor surgeries, including:
- ears, nose, and throat (ENT)
- myringotomy (surgery to relieve pressure in the ear)
- adenoidectomy (to take out the adenoids)
- general surgery
- cholecystectomies (to take out the gallbladder)
- hernia repairs
- breast lumpectomies
- laproscopic appendectomy (removal of appendix)
- minor gynecology surgeries
- dilation and curetage (D&C)
- hysterocscopy (endoscopic examination of the uterus)
- Bartholin's cyst removal
- fibroidectomies/ myomectomies (removal of uterine fibroids)
- insertion and removal of Intrauterine Devices
- orthopedic (muscle and bone) procedures
- knee surgery ( arthroscopies, ACL and MCL repairs)
- shoulder surgery (arthroscopies, repairs)
- foot surgery
- vascular access
- dental rehabilitation (cleaning, extractions, fillings)
- plastic surgery
- hand trauma repairs
- breast reductions
People having day surgery are expected to be able to leave the hospital the same day as the surgery.