Same-Day SurgiCenter

Shore Memorial Hospital performs more same-day surgeries than any other area hospital - including laparoscopic, laser, arthroscopic and micro-surgical procedures.

Our hospital-based SurgiCenter offers you and your family safety, convenience, privacy and peace-of-mind, with the full resources of the hospital available should you need them.

Types of procedures performed on a same-day basis include:

• Biopsies
• Carpal tunnel releases
• Cataracts
• Hernia repairs
• Hysteroscopies and D&Cs
• Myringotomy, ear tubes
• Oral surgery
• Endoscopic procedures

For privacy and comfort you and your family are provided with your own room before and after surgery. A friendly personal escort guides you and your family to and from the Same-Day SurgiCenter.

Convenient parking is located right at the hospital - or take advantage of free valet parking service, 7 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday.

Important information for Same Day SurgiCenter Patients and Families

The day of your surgery:

• Remove all jewelry and body piercings. Leave all valuables at home.
• Bring your insurance cards and your driver's license or another valid form of identification.
• Arrive at the hospital at your predetermined time. Stop by the lobby desk where you will be escorted to the surgical area.
• You will be asked to leave your family for a brief period while the registrar and nurse review your personal health information.
• Once registered, you will be escorted to a room in which to change.
• Your family may stay with you until you are taken to the operating room.
• During your surgery, your family will wait for the doctor in the waiting room where our volunteers will keep them informed and comfortable
• Once in the recovery room, the nurses will monitor your vital signs, give you main medications to keep you comfortabe and review your instructions.

When returning home:

• Please be sure you made arrangements for someone to drive you home and stay with you overnight.
• Once you have had something to drink and are dressed for home, you will be escorted by wheelchair to your ride.
• If you have any post-surgery questions, please contact your doctor.