Type of surgery

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