Ambulatory surgery centers are often for same-day surgery and other outpatient procedures. Outpatient surgery/procedures are typically provided as a practical, cost effective alternative to hospitalization.
Common One Day Surgery Procedures/Surgeries
Dermatology
- Biopsy of skin lesions
- Surgical removal of melanoma (skin cancer)
- Dermabrasion
ENT/Facial Plastics
- Surgery to relieve chronic sinus infections and nasal congestion
- Cosmetic or corrective surgery to the nose
- Cosmetic or reconstructive surgery of the ear
- Ear tubes to relieve chronic infections in children and some adults
- Removal of tonsils and adenoids
- Removal of polyps, nodules or small tumors from the vocal cords
- Cosmetic or reconstructive surgery of the face
- Bronchoscopy
Gastroenterology
- Gastroscopy or inspection of the inner surface of the stomach
- Colonoscopy or inspection of the inner surface of the colon
- Endoscopic examination of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum
- Sigmoidoscopy
General Surgery
- Biopsy of breast lumps
- Laparoscopic surgery for diagnostic purposes
- Some hernia repair
- Removal of hemorrhoid tissue
- Removal of the gallbladder
Gynecology
- Removal of ovarian cysts
- Hysterectomy
- Cervical biopsies
Ophthalmology
- Replace the cloudy lens of the eye when cataracts form
- Ease the pressure in the eye caused by glaucoma
- Replace the clear window in the eye – the cornea
- Tighten eyelids and remove “bags” under the eyes
Orthopedics
- Arthroscopic surgery of the knee
- Reconstruction of the main stabilizing ligament of the knee
- Carpal tunnel surgeries
- Hand surgeries
- Rotator cuff repair
Plastic Surgery
- Liposuction to remove fat deposits
- Skin grafts
Podiatry
- Surgery to correct bunions
- Surgical removal of bone spurs
- Correction of “hammer toes”
Urology
- Some bladder surgeries
- Removal of kidney stones and biopsies of the urinary tract
- Cystoscopy
- Prostate biopsies