Outpatient Surgery for Adults and Children

Thanks to technological advances, many surgeries and medical treatments that previously required overnight hospitalizations can now be performed on an outpatient basis.

McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center’s Short Stay Unit provides patients and their loved ones with the same extraordinary care that they would receive in overnight units, with the added convenience of same-day services, and in some cases, substantial cost savings.

Our outpatient services include, but are not limited to:

• Orthopedic, including knee and shoulder arthroscopy.
• Urology: Bladder, prostate and kidney, including da Vinci robotic-assisted surgeries.
• Carpel tunnel repair (endoscopic).
• Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT), including tonsillectomy.
• Eye surgeries including retinal procedures.
• Gallbladder
• Hernia repair
• Hysteroscopy  
• Maxillofacial & dental

Before Your Surgery

• Schedule an appointment with our Pre-Admission Nurses. They will coordinate your preoperative testing and give you instructions about eating and drinking.
• You may also visit with the anesthesiologist.
• Bring a current medication list with name and dosage of each medicine you take and how often you take it. Or bring your medications with you in their prescription bottles.
• Please leave any valuables at home when being admitted for day surgery (i.e., ALL jewelry, including wedding rings)
• Please come prepared to pay your co-payment when you are admitted on the day of your procedure.

Going Home

When your doctor decides you are ready to leave the hospital, a discharge order will be written. You may want to make arrangements with a family member or friend to help you when it’s time to go home. You will need someone responsible to drive you home. Some important things to remember concerning:

Personal Belongings.  Collect all of your belongings and double-check closets and drawers. If you have anything stored in the hospital safe, your nursing staff will alert admissions and a staff member will bring your belongings to you.

Discharge Instructions.  Your doctor and your nurse will give you instructions about post-hospital care. If you have questions about your diet, activities or other matters, please be sure to ask.