Day Surgery and Admissions Unit

University Hospital's day surgery and admissions unit is rated as one of the top performing day units in the country and has received scores of over 90 percent for patient satisfaction in previous years. The unit was one of the first to perform a laparoscopic nephrectomy as a day case procedure and we also perform other advanced urological and breast surgery as day cases.

Our specialties include general surgery, vascular surgery, urology, gynaecology, ENT, maxillofacial and plastic surgery. A small number of patients come in for diagnostic procedures carried out in the X-ray department, for example liver and lung biopsies.

We also act as the admissions area for a number of patients who are undergoing more major surgery which will require an inpatient stay. These patients are transferred to an appropriate inpatient ward immediately following their surgery.

The entire unit has been refurbished and is bright, spacious and welcoming. The reception and waiting area, consulting rooms, clinical stores, sluice, 'quiet room', bays, bathrooms and separate ophthalmology suite have all been greatly improved and make effective use of lighting and colour.  Scroll down to see pictures.

It is estimated that as many as 60 patients will pass through the new unit per day, with an additional 14 going through the ophthalmic suite.

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From top left: The reception, waiting room, consulting room, quiet room, bay and corridor...