An overnight stay, before or after surgery, is now unnecessary for many procedures due to advanced medical technology, improved anaesthetic drugs and pain management techniques.

Staff in our Short Stay Procedure Unit provide expert care for adults and children (10yrs and over) having procedures in a number of specialty areas including :

• Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery
• Eye Surgery (eg. removal of cataracts)
• General Surgery (eg. carpal tunnel)
• Gynaecology
• Orthopaedics
• Plastic Surgery
• Oral Surgery (Wisdom Teeth)
• Respiratory

Endoscopic examinations including bronchoscopy, gastroscopy and colonoscopy are also performed in the Unit's procedure room. (Endoscopy is the viewing of the inside of the body using a rigid or flexible telescope without the need to make an incision).

Burnside's Short Stay Procedure Unit has been specifically designed to provide a comfortable environment for those undergoing minor surgical procedures or investigations.

On average, patients spend around four hours in the Unit, and staff make every effort to make this short stay as pleasant and comfortable as possible.

It is vital that you arrange, in advance, for a responsible adult to accompany you home and to stay with you for 24 hours following your discharge from the Short Stay Procedure Unit.

Day surgery provides flexible and affordable access to health care, and allows patients to recuperate in the comfort of their own home.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the Unit before your surgery, please contact staff by telephoning (08) 8202 7246

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