Surgery

Inpatient

Inpatient procedures usually mean you can expect to stay in the hospital overnight after your surgery.

• Total knee replacements
• Abdominal/Pelvic Surgeries

Same Day Surgery

Outpatient and Same Day Surgery Services Include:

• Orthopedics – including arthroscopy and open procedures of the knee, foot surgery, hand surgery including carpal tunnel release and trigger finger surgery.
• Gynecology
• Ophthalmology – cataract removal
• Ear, Nose and Throat – including tonsillectomy, myringotomy (ear tube placement), excision of benign and malignant skin cancers, excision of head and neck masses
• Urology – including cystoscopy, circumcision and hydrocelectomy
• Gastroenterology – including colonoscopy, EGD and flexible sigmoidoscopy
• Podiatry
• General Surgery – including hernia repair, breast biopsy, mastectomy, colon resections, hysterectomy, D&C, laprascopic surgeries, cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal), and appendectomy (appendix removal).

Preparing for Surgery

A phone interview one to two days prior to the surgical procedure usually reviews instructions and questions about medical history.

Generally, patients are asked to:

• Abstain from eating or drinking after midnight the day of surgery (This includes water, gum and hard candy).
• Bathe/shower with soap the night before or the morning of surgery
• Avoid alcoholic beverages, smoking and chewing tobacco within 48 hours of your scheduled surgery
• Refer to specific instructions given to you by your doctor
• Arrive approximately 60 minutes prior to scheduled start, unless otherwise instructed

Bring:

• Medications
• List of allergies, especially to medication
• Personal items such as toiletries, glasses, contacts, denture supplies
• Robe and slippers, if you prefer your own
• Walking shoes
• Medicare and/or insurance card
• Living will or durable power of attorney, if desired

Occasionally, surgery may be delayed due to circumstances beyond our control. If there is a delay, the nursing staff will let you know.