Day Surgery Services

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.