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Type of surgery

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The Royal College of Surgeons in 1992 stated that about 50% of all elective procedures were best done on a day case basis:

  • general surgery:
    • hernia repair, e.g. inguinal, femoral, epigastric
    • varicose vein surgery
    • breast lump excision
    • anal stretch
    • pilonidal sinus
  • orthopaedic surgery:
    • carpal tunnel release
    • release of trigger finger
    • Dupuytren's contracture surgery
    • arthroscopy
    • amputation of finger or toe
    • ingrowing toe nails
  • urological surgery:
    • circumcision
    • cystoscopy with or without biopsy
    • hydrocoele surgery
    • excision of epididymal cyst
    • reversal of vasectomy
  • paediatric surgery:
    • circumcision
    • inguinal herniotomy
    • hydrocoele surgery
  • gynaecological surgery:
    • D & C
    • termination of pregnancy
    • laparoscopy
  • ENT surgery:
    • myringotomy & insertion of grommets
    • direct larygoscopy & pharyngoscopy
    • submucous resection
  • plastic surgery: blepharoplasty, breast augmentation, insertion of tissue expanders

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