As you prepare for any surgery, there are many things that you have to plan for—who will help out around the house, whether you can get enough time off of…
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Can your orthopedic surgery be avoided?
Consult the best surgeons to find out Do pain and mobility issues keep you from performing everyday activities? Has your physician told you that surgery is the only answer? Many…
How do I choose the right ambulatory surgery center?
In our earlier posts in this series, we talked about what outpatient surgery is and how to decide if you should have your surgery in the hospital or in an…
Should I have my surgery in the hospital or in an ambulatory surgery center?
Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are modern, standalone healthcare facilities that allow patients to have surgery without being admitted to a hospital. In the last few decades, ASCs have risen in…
What is outpatient, or ambulatory surgery?
A few decades ago, the majority of surgeries were done in a hospital setting. A patient would show up to the hospital on the night before or day of their…
Coronary Bypass Surgery: What You Need to Know
If you’ve developed coronary heart disease (CHD), your doctor may have referred you to a cardiac surgeon to discuss heart surgery. For people with CHD, the most common type of…