Day surgery is a medical service that allows patients to undergo a surgical procedure and return home on the same day. This form of treatment is particularly convenient for patients as it does not require a prolonged hospital stay. Šalčininkai District Municipal Hospital offers high-quality day surgery services, enabling the quick and effective resolution of various health issues. The hospital provides professional day surgery care, ensuring a comfortable and safe treatment process for patients. Day surgery allows for the rapid resolution of various health problems and enables patients to return to their daily lives without the need for long-term hospitalization.
What is day surgery?
Day surgery refers to operations that are performed within one day, where the patient does not need to stay in the hospital overnight. After the procedure and a short period of observation, patients can return home and continue their recovery in their own environment. These operations include less invasive procedures such as various skin, soft tissue, eye, urological, and other surgical interventions.
Why choose day surgery?
There are several key advantages that make day surgery increasingly popular:
- ⟩ Faster recovery: Patients can return to their normal routines more quickly as they avoid a prolonged hospital stay after the operation.
- ⟩ Lower risk of infection: Staying in the hospital for only a short time reduces the risk of hospital-acquired infections.
- ⟩ Patient convenience: The ability to recover at home reduces the stress and discomfort associated with a hospital stay.
- ⟩ Cost-effectiveness: Day surgery procedures are often more affordable for both patients and the healthcare system.
Day surgery services at Šalčininkai District Municipal Hospital
At Šalčininkai District Municipal Hospital, day surgery services are offered in various fields, including:
- Ophthalmological surgeries: Cataract removal and other eye surgeries.
- Urological surgeries: Small-scale urological procedures, such as the removal of bladder stones.
- Skin and soft tissue surgeries: Removal of various benign and malignant skin lesions.
- Gynecological surgeries: Less invasive procedures performed on women.
How to prepare for day surgery?
Before undergoing day surgery, patients must complete a few preparatory steps:
- Consultation with a doctor who will assess the patient’s condition and determine if day surgery is the appropriate procedure.
- Preliminary tests such as blood tests, an EKG, or other tests as needed.
- Patients are advised to refrain from eating and drinking for several hours before the surgery if instructed by the doctor.
After the operation, the patient will receive all necessary information about postoperative care and the recovery process.