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- GOONAWARRA DAY HOSPITAL is a fully registered Day Hospital with the Victorian Department of Health. It has full accredtiation against the National Safety & Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHSS).
- ENDOSCOPY
- Gastro-intestinal endoscopy is generally regarded as more accurate than x-rays in the diagnosis of problems in the gullet, stomach, duodenum or large bowel. This is because it relies on direct vision of the gastro-intestinal tract, and the procedure may be recorded on disc or still picture.
- Gastro-intestinal endoscopy has also the added advantage that small samples of tissues (biopsies), or polyps can be removed for pathological examination at the same time.
- Modern endoscopes are slim, flexible, and the procedure is generally without any discomfort.
- An intravenous sedation is given by the anaesthetist to make you relaxed and sleepy. You may remember little or nothing of the procedure afterwards. For gastroscopy, a local anaesthetic spray may be applied to the throat to prevent gagging, and you breathe normally.
- Side effects are uncommon. Rarely, complications from the procedure or anaesthetic can occur. If you experience any discomfort after the procedure, please contact this clinic or your doctor without delay.
- If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
- CATARACT SURGERY
- In cataract surgery, the lens inside your eye that has become cloudy is removed and replaced with an artificial lens (called an intraocular lens, or IOL) to restore clear vision. The procedure typically is performed at the day hospital and does not require an overnight stay in a hospital or other care facility.
- GENERAL DAY SURGERY
- If your doctor suspects that you may have a skin cancer, a biopsy may be needed for diagnosis. This is a quick and simple procedure usually done under local anaesthesia. For a known BCC or SCC, the lesion is usually cut out and sent to a pathology lab for examination under a microscope. Most skin cancers are removed surgically, and the procedure may be a simple excision, which usually leaves a thin, barely visible scar. For a suspected melanoma, the surgeon may remove all or part of the lesion. It is then sent to a laboratory so a pathologist can examine it under a microscope. Depending on the pathologist's report, a wider excision (that is, taking more skin more deeply) may be recommended. In which case, a skin graft or a skin flap may be required to repair a large area of skin. If the cancer is large or if it has spread to the lymph glands or elsewhere in the body, major surgery may be required.
- PATIENT PRE-OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS:
- Please read specific instructions given to you by the administration staff
- Generally, do not eat for 6 hours and drink for 3 hours before your appointment and arrive 15 minutes before your booking time.
- DO NOT TAKE your diabetic tablets or insulin but BRING THEM TO THE HOSPITALwith you on the day. Also, bring your Ventolin puffers or any puffers, any medication for epilepsy and Parkinson Disease with you.
- You should have your regular medication at the usual time with just a sip of water.
- Please wear loose casual clothes and do not bring any valuables with you
- Please arrange to be collected about 2 hours after your appointment.
- Failure to arrange transport and have a responsible adult take you home may result in cancellation of your procedure.
- You must not drive a car or operate any machinery for 24 hours after the procedure.
- Please contact us for current day hospital charges. All fees are payable on the day of service.
- Please bring the following items with you on the day of your procedure.