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Surgical ServicesSurgical Services at CVMC includes Inpatient Surgery and Same Day Surgery. Advances in medical technology as well as surgical techniques have made it possible for most surgeries to now be performed on a Same Day Basis. Eighty (80) percent of procedures done at CVMC are on a Same Day (or outpatient) basis. This saves both time and money by avoiding the cost of an overnight stay in the hospital. The remaining cases of surgery are unplanned emergencies or scheduled procedures that require a hospital stay due to the health status of the patient or the complexity of the surgery. Surgical Services at CVMC also includes Endoscopy and the Anesthesia Pain Clinic.
Our Facilities and Range of Services
At CVMC, there are five operating rooms in addition to the Endoscopy procedure rooms. Four of the ORs are used when patients receive general or regional (spinal, epidural, localized block) anesthesia. The fifth OR is for use with cases requiring local anesthesia only. There are 25 surgeons who operate at CVMC. They provide surgical services to all age groups – infants through elderly – in the following categories:
- General Surgery
- Obstetrics and Gynecology (female reproductive system)
- Orthopedics (bones)
- Urology (urinary bladder, kidneys, prostate)
- Gastroenterology (digestive and elimination)
- Cardiology (limited to pacemaker insertion)
- Ophthalmology (eyes)
- Oral and Maxillofacial (mouth and face)
- Otolaryngology (ear, neck and throat)
- Podiatry (feet)
On average, 16 surgical procedures are done at CVMC daily. In 2004, there were over 5,500 hours of Operating Room use.
Surgical Techniques:
Several surgical techniques are employed at CVMC. These include:
- Traditional Surgery - The expression "going under the knife" describes the traditional surgical process. A surgeon, or group of doctors, opens some areat of the patient’s body up so that it can be corrected, repaired or better viewed.
- Laparascopic Surgery - Laparascopic surgery is called "minimally invasive surgery." Unlike traditional surgery in which a scalpel is used to open the portion of the body on which to be operated, a laparoscope, attached to a camera, can be inserted through a small incision to help the surgeon view the area. The operation is then conducted through 2-3 small incisions. Though not appropriate for all procedures, use of this technique generally leads to quicker recovery time.
- Laser Surgery - Lasers are highly focused beams of light used in clinical practice in contemporary medicine and surgery. In a number of surgical specialties, lasers have become an indispensable tool.
Our Staff
Surgical Services at CVMC is under the direction of the Director of Ambulatory Nursing Services. The Medical Staff also designates a physician as the Chief of Surgery and the Chief of Anesthesiology. The majority of staff working in the Operating Room and Recovery Room are specially trained Registered Nurses (RNs). Licensed Practical Nurses and Nurses Aids assist in some Operating Room procedures as well.
Insurance Coverage
Most insurance plans will cover the cost of necessary surgery. In some situations, elective surgery, that is, surgery that is not an emergency and can be planned for, may not be covered. Some policies also require that the procedure be done on an outpatient basis. If you anticipate needing surgery, you should check with your insurance company to make sure all the necessary forms and approvals have been received prior to the procedure.
Hours:
Same Day Surgery: 6: 30 am – 8:00 pm
Recovery: 7:30 am – 8:00 pm
Off-shifts covered by surgeons, anesthesiologists and nurses who are on call |
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