Day Surgery Center Services

Oesophago-Gastro-Duodenoscopy (OGD)

Also known as gastroscopy, OGD is an examination of the inside of the upper digestive tract including the oesophagus, stomach, and duodenum by inserting a flexible video-endoscope through the mouth. The doctor can then observe and evaluate the condition of the upper digestive tract from the electronic endoscope’s real-time vision, for example, to see if there are any tumors, ulcers or polyps, etc. The doctor will take biopsy for pathological examination and perform polypectomy and haemostasis through the endoscopic tube if necessary. The entire examination process will take about 15 minutes.

Reasons for an OGD (including but not limited to the following)

Gastrointestinal bleeding, stomachache, gastroesophageal reflux, polyps/tumors, gastric cancer screening, difficulty in swallowing, etc.

Pre- and Post-Operative Preparations

No eating or drinking for 6 hours prior to the examination. Before the examination, patient will receive local anesthesia spray to the throat and injection of intravenous sedation. Please inform your doctor if you have any drug allergy, if you are or might be pregnant, or if you are currently taking blood-clotting drugs. After the examination, patient should stay in bed until the sedative effect of drug has been completely worn off, which usually takes 3-4 hours.

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Gastroscopy & Colonoscopy Package

Colonoscopy is an examination of the inside of the colon including cecum and other parts of the large intestine by inserting a flexible video-endoscope through the anus. The doctor can then observe and evaluate the condition of the colon from the electronic endoscope’s real-time vision, for example, to see if there are any tumors, ulcers or polyps, etc. The doctor will take biopsy for pathological examination and perform polypectomy and haemostasis through the endoscopic tube if necessary. The entire examination process will take about 30 minutes.

Reasons for a colonoscopy (including but not limited to the following)

Anemia, blood in stool, chronic diarrhea, unexplained abdominal pain, change in bowel habits, colon polyps/tumors, and colon cancer screening.

Pre- and Post-Operative Preparations

Only low residue diet is allowed for two days prior to colonoscopy. On the day before the colonoscopy, only fluid diet is allowed, or patient will take laxatives following doctor’s instructions in order to clean the colon for the examination. Then no eating or drinking is allowed for 6 hours prior to the examination. Anesthesia or sedation will be administered before the procedure. Please inform your doctor if you have any drug allergy, if you are or might be pregnant, or if you are currently taking blood-clotting drugs. After the examination, patient should stay in bed until the sedative effect of drug has been completely worn off, which usually takes 3-4 hours.

Cystoscopy

During a cystoscopy, the doctor will insert a thin and flexible fiberscope into the bladder through the urethra to examine the internal structure and to check if there is any prostate and urethra problems for male patients. Bladder irrigation and biopsy will be performed through the endoscopic tube if necessary. During the process, saline (salt water) will be introduced to the bladder through the tube and patient might experience mild discomfort. The entire examination process will take about 15 minutes.

Pre- and Post-Operative Preparations

No eating or drinking for 6 hours prior to the examination. Patient should also empty the bladder before the procedure. Anesthesia or sedation will be administered before the examination. Please inform your doctor if you have any drug allergy. After the examination, patient should stay in bed until the sedative effect of drug has been completely worn off, which usually takes 3-4 hours.

Transrectal Prostate Biopsy

An ultrasound probe is placed into the rectum through the anus, and biopsy is performed at

different locations of the prostate to check for prostate cancer.

Circumcision

Removal of the foreskin from the penis. This surgery is suitable for patients with phimosis, overly long foreskin, and recurrent balanitis (monitored anesthesia is required).

Ear

Drug injection into the middle ear cavity: The doctor will pierce the eardrum with a syringe and inject the drug into the middle ear cavity to treat sudden hearing loss.

Middle ear ventilation tube insertion: It can be used to treat otitis media, middle ear effusion or nasolacrimal duct obstruction. It helps maintain good air circulation in the ear canal.

Eardrum repair: Fixing a hole or tear in the eardrum helps reduce the risk of bacterial infection. A ventilation tube can be implanted at the same time if necessary.

Removal of foreign objects in the ear: Cleaning the ear canal, earwax and other foreign objects and clearing up the effusion in the middle ear.

Auricle surgery: It is performed to treat swelling of the auricle or auricle deformation (local anesthesia is required)

Nose 

Nasal biopsy/nasopharyngeal biopsy: With the aid of an endoscope, a small biopsy of the nose or nasopharynx is taken for examination. It is often used to check the tumor status or to diagnose the pathological changes in the tissue.

Remove nasal foreign objects and control nosebleeds

Closed nasal fracture reduction (Local or monitored anesthesia is required)

Throat 

Laryngoscope: A microscope or a flexible laryngoscope is inserted into the throat through the mouth to check for and remove any foreign objects.

Closed Internal Fixation

This surgery is for patients with muscle or tendon tear, displaced joint or bone fracture caused by accidents. If the condition is not serious after examination, the doctor can perform reduction on the affected area with the close method, and fix the affected joint with plaster or shaped plates for a gradual recovery.

Nerve Decompression

It is suitable for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome or cubital tunnel syndrome. Because of the compression of the nerves, patients will experience symptoms such as finger paralysis, weakness, and muscle atrophy of different degrees. The doctor will perform surgery on the affected area to relieve the pressure on the carpal tunnel or nerve glands.

Orthopedics Intermediate Surgery

It is suitable for the treatment of tendon inflammation caused by excessive activities, such as stenosing tenosynovitis (trigger finger) and De Quervain syndrome (mother's wrist) etc. The doctor will make an incision in the affected area to release the pressure of the affected tendon, allowing patients to resume their normal activities afterwards.

Olecranon Bursitis Surgery

Also known as elbow bursitis. This surgery is mainly used to treat swollen elbows caused by injury. Patients will experience swelling, redness, and pain at the tip of the elbow. In severe cases, it may cause bacterial infection which could lead to the formation of pus.

Local Steroid Injection

It is used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, gouty arthritis or other inflammatory arthritis, which can help reduce joint damage and maintain joint mobility.

Cataract removal

As one ages or experiences eye injuries, the lens of the eyes might become cloudy, thereby affecting light entering the retina and blurring the patient’s vision. Surgery is currently the only treatment for cataract and the patient must receive local anesthesia. During the surgery, the doctor will remove the cloudy lens and replace it with an artificial lens to restore the patient's vision.

Glaucoma

Due to congenital problems or injuries, glaucoma patients has excessive intraocular pressure which damages their optic nerves. In severe cases, it can even lead to vision loss. Patients must receive local anesthesia for the surgery. During the process, the doctor will reduce the intraocular pressure surgically or place a drainage tube under the conjunctiva to drain the aqueous humor.

Pterygium Excision

Due to the hyperplasia of the conjunctival tissue, the sclera would appear to have an extra part of tissue which could cause eye inflammation and impaired vision. In severe cases, it can even hinder eye movement. The doctor will perform local anesthesia on the patient and remove the pterygium surgically.

Eyelid Surgery

Due to congenital problems or the accumulation of fat and muscle tightening, abnormal valgus, valgus or sagging of the eyelid may appear. Not only does it affect the appearance, it also causes inflammation, bacterial infections or formation of cysts on the eyelids or on the eyelid glands, visual impairment or even corneal ulcers. Eyelid surgery can help restore the normal function of the eyelids.

Adult Strabismus Correction

If the problem of adult strabismus affects the patient's vision, or the patient has cosmetic concerns, the doctor will recommend the patient to undergo surgical correction. During the surgery, the patient will receive local anesthesia, and the doctor will perform surgery on the eye muscles to help bring the eyeball back to a normal position.

Intravitreal Injection

It is suitable for the treatment of edema, macular degeneration, and retinal vein occlusion that are caused by diabetes. The doctor will inject steroids or anti-VEGF into the vitreous humor of the patient's eye, which can effectively improve the patient's vision.

Hemorrhoids Treatment

Hemorrhoids is a common disease among city dwellers. It can prolapse or fall off due to the abnormal expansion or excessive compression of anal tissue blood vessels. Depending on the condition, the doctor will advise the patient to undergo hemorrhoid ligation or excision. In hemorrhoid ligation, a rubber band would be wrapped around the hemorrhoids to make the tissue become ischemic, causing it to shrink and fall off naturally; in hemorrhoid excision, a circular stapler would be used for circular removal of the hemorrhoids.

Breast Lump Excision

It is suitable for cases where it is unable to determine if the lump is benign or malignant after clinical examination, core biopsy, ultrasound or other imaging scans. The doctor will perform local anesthesia for the patient and remove the lump for further testing.