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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The concept of Day Care or Ambulatory surgery is not new to us, the ancient `doctors`
have used this method since time immemorial, which have been re-presented as a modern
day innovation, and now it has come to stay. Due to technical advancement in surgeries,
availability of better anaesthetic drugs and suture materials, it is now possible
to perform surgeries without hospitalising the patients or compromising on the treatment.
Discharge of the patient on the same day of surgery, is termed as day care surgery.
It also means that the patient is operated as an `out patient`, that is, he is not
admitted over night, and hence, `ambulatory`. He walks in and walks out on the same
day of his procedure!
Most of the surgeries and other procedures are done under local anaesthesia and
mild sedation, therefore, its effect wears out within a few hours, and you are able
to function normally after a few hours rest.
Procedures like Endoscopies, Excision biopsies, Lipoma, Cysts, Breast lumps, Hernias,
Hydrocele, Varicocele, Vasectomy, Auroplasty, Anal surgeries like Piles, Fissure-in-ano,
Fistula-in-ano, Pilonidal sinus, and in selected cases, even Appendecectomy can
be easily and comfortably done as a day procedure.
The patient avoids hospitalization and its associated problems, like hassle of the
admission and discharge procedures, avoids hospital acquired infection and can recover
in the familiar and comfortable surroundings of your home and family, without inconveniencing
anyone. Thus, it significantly cuts down the time and cost of the whole treatment.
It is very safe and does not compromise on the quality of treatment.
As the procedure is done under local anaesthesia, it does away with the complications
of general or spinal anaesthesia, and it can safely be done in cases where general
anaesthesia is contraindicated.
In some cases, there can be pain, requiring injectable painkillers or bleeding,
which may require medical attention. But, these are rare, and the post-operation
instructions given to you at the time of discharge, will help you to prevent and
take care of the situation. Also, our team of doctors will guide and advise you
in dealing with the situation, will attend to you where ever it is possible.
Most of the patients can avail Day Care procedures. There are selection preparation
criteria?s, which are followed for the safety of the patients.
Yes, in Day Care Surgery, where latest techniques of MIS (Minimal Invasive Surgery)
are practiced along with the concept of administering lesser anesthetizia to patients,
these surgeries are possible without hospitalization.
Almost all the specialities have some surgeries that can be performed without the
need to hospitalise the patient. Ophthalmology and ENT are almost 100% Day Care.
Gynaecology, General Surgeries, Plastic surgeries, Paediatric Surgeries, Orthopaedics
and Vascular Surgery have 20% to 50% of cases as Day Care.
There is a gamut of advantages in opting for Day Care Surgery as opposed to regular
hospitialization. The shorter stay means reduced chances of contracting infection.
Faster recovery in home surroundings. Less pshychological trauma to the patient
hence quicker return to normalcy and work. The final boon is its most cost and time
effective means of treating a host of medically operable problems.
Yes, Day Care surgeries are very safe. Its safety is well established as in western
countries; almost 70% cases are being done successfully as Day Care since many decades
without compromising patient safety. There are criteria?s laid down for patient
selection, preparation and discharge, with proper instruction and follow up, which
when followed stringently, increase the safety margin of patients care.
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