General Surgery
General surgery includes most surgeries that occur in the abdomen. Many general surgeries are performed laparoscopically, using small incisions to perform minimally invasive surgery that can speed up recovery times and improve patient outcomes.
Common Outpatient General Surgeries
Orthopedics
Orthopedic surgery deals with the body’s muscles and bones. Increasingly, many orthopedic procedures are being performed in outpatient settings, allowing patients to recover safely in the comfort of their own homes.
Common Outpatient Orthopedic Surgeries
ENT
ENT is an abbreviation for ear, nose and throat, sometimes called Otolaryngology. Many common ENT procedures can be safely performed in an outpatient setting.
Common Outpatient ENT Surgeries
Plastic Surgery
Plastic surgery can be used either to reconstruct facial and bodily defects (due to birth disorders, trauma or disease), or as a cosmetic procedure designed to enhance a patient’s appearance. Many cosmetic and reconstructive plastics procedures can be safely performed in an outpatient setting.
Common Outpatient Plastic Surgeries
Pain Management
Pain management helps patients suffering from acute and chronic pain, with targeted injections designed to provide effective relief. Sometimes, these injections are guided by advanced imaging that helps the provider more accurately target their administration.
Common Pain Management Procedures
Urology
Urology deals with both the male and female urinary tracts, as well as with the male reproductive organs. Many of the most common urology procedures can be performed safely in an outpatient setting.
Common Outpatient Urology Procedures
Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology is focused on the digestive system and its function. Many common diagnostic gastroenterological procedures are performed on an outpatient basis.