Anaesthesia

Day Case Surgery

Most patients having an operation at the RUH are treated as day-case patients. This means that you will usually go home on the same day as your operation, without staying overnight.

Day surgery allows patients to recover in their own home and is safe and effective for many types of procedures when supported by careful assessment and modern anaesthetic techniques.

Please take the time to read the day surgery patient information leaflet: Day Surgery Patient Information.

What should I do before my operation?

• Make arrangements for how you will get home after your operation.
• Arrange who will take you home and who will be at home with you.
• Let us know if there are any issues.

Stock up on:

• Paracetamol
• Ibuprofen (if you can take it)
• Laxatives (in case you are prescribed strong painkillers to go home with)

Follow the instructions you have been given about what medications to stop and when to stop eating and drinking.

Please get in touch if you have been unwell in the run up to your operation:

01225 826265

Where should I go on the day?

The Day Surgery Unit is in Department B42 (map) – on the first floor, close to the main entrance.

The doors open at 7am. Please report to the nursing staff when you arrive.

What should I bring?

• Dressing gown and slippers
• All your normal medication
• Books/magazines etc. as you may have a wait before your operation
• Water bottle to drink from

What will happen after my operation?

We will take you back to the Day Surgery Unit and give you something to eat and drink. We will encourage you to get out of bed and get dressed when you are able to. You will be allowed to go home when you are feeling well enough to do so.

Helpful Resources

You may find the following resources useful:

If you have any questions before or after your operation, your ward team or the Day Surgery Unit will be happy to help.

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