A range of specialists perform procedures within the hospital’s Day Procedure Unit. Some of the procedures performed include:
Cardiology – pacemaker battery changeover
Ear Nose and Throat - Rhinoplasty
General Surgery/Endoscopy – Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, Circumcision, Vasectomy, Carpal Tunnel
Gynaecology - Hysteroscopy, keyhole investigations and treatments
IVF – Fertility procedures
Ophthalmology – Cataract, Ocular Plastics
Oral and Dental Surgery – Teeth removal including Wisdom Teeth removal
Orthopaedics – Arthroscopic procedures
Plastic and reconstructive surgery – Skin Cancer Surgery, Lesion removal and repairs
Urology – Cystoscopy, Laser treatment of urinary stones, Vasectomy
Vascular Surgery – Varicose Vein Surgery
Ensure the Preadmission Planning form is completed and returned to the hospital prior to your admission.
Follow instructions from your doctor regarding taking your medication prior to your procedure.
Advise our reception staff if you require an interpreter.
Contact the hospital or your doctor if your condition changes and you have a cold/flu or open skin lesion or cut.
Please note that you will receive a text message from the hospital the day prior to your procedure, advising fasting and admission times.
Fast from the advised time and follow any other instructions provided by your doctor’s office.
Shower before coming to hospital and do not use deodorant, make-up, perfume or moisturiser.
Remove nail polish, jewellery and body piercings (wedding band is acceptable).
Arrive at the hospital at your advised admission time and report to hospital Reception.
The following is a list of items that you require for your stay:
Relevant cards – Medicare, DVA, Pensioner, Private Health Insurance, Ambulance membership.
Relevant documents if applicable – Advanced Care Plan or Enduring Power of Attorney.
Payment method for out of pocket expenses.
Clinical reports – X-rays, scans, Doctors letters and reports.
Medications required after your procedure, eg insulin.
Physical aids that you use – hearing aids, walking aids, glasses, denture cup and case.