What does outpatient surgery mean?
With outpatient surgery, you come to the practice on the day of your operation, have the procedure, rest for a short while in the recovery room and then go home with a companion. There is no overnight stay in hospital.
Many patients appreciate being able to recover in familiar surroundings. Whether a procedure can be done on an outpatient basis depends on the type of operation and on your health – we clarify this together beforehand.
The process: from examination to aftercare
If the examination shows that an operation is necessary, Oleg Anissimov discusses the procedure, its particular features and its risks with you in detail and in person. This includes whether the operation will be carried out under local or general anaesthesia.
Any preliminary tests that may be needed, for example by a dermatologist, help to clarify beforehand whether there are risks that speak against outpatient surgery. You receive clear instructions on what to bear in mind before and after the procedure.
After the operation you stay with us until you have recovered sufficiently. We also take care of wound checks and further follow-up treatment at the practice.
Procedures we perform as outpatient surgery
We perform a large part of our range on an outpatient basis, including:
- Inguinal hernia and other abdominal wall hernias
- Diagnostic laparoscopy
- Haemorrhoids, anal fissure, anal fistula and pilonidal sinus
- Carpal tunnel syndrome, ganglion cysts and bursae
- Skin tumours, suspicious moles, lipomas and epidermoid cysts (atheromas)
- Ingrown toenails, warts and abscesses
Equipment for safe outpatient surgery
Our practice has two operating theatres with up-to-date air conditioning, a separate recovery room and its own sterilisation unit. Ultrasound and digital X-ray are available on site for diagnosis.