Day Surgery Services

Covenant Health


Description
Provides pre and post-operative care for patients having minor surgeries that do not require an overnight stay. Also provides pre-surgery preparation for patients requiring an inpatient stay following surgery.

Provides pre-and post-operative care for patients having minor surgeries, including:

  • ears, nose, and throat (ENT)
    • myringotomy (surgery to relieve pressure in the ear)
    • adenoidectomy (to take out the adenoids)
  • general surgery
    • cholecystectomies (to take out the gallbladder)
    • hernia repairs
    • breast lumpectomies
    • laproscopic appendectomy (removal of appendix)
  • minor gynecology surgeries
    • dilation and curetage (D&C)
    • hysterocscopy (endoscopic examination of the uterus)
    • Bartholin's cyst removal
    • fibroidectomies/ myomectomies (removal of uterine fibroids)
    • insertion and removal of Intrauterine Devices
  • orthopedic (muscle and bone) procedures
    • knee surgery ( arthroscopies, ACL and MCL repairs)
    • shoulder surgery (arthroscopies, repairs)
    • foot surgery
  • vascular access
  • dental rehabilitation (cleaning, extractions, fillings)
  • plastic surgery
    • hand trauma repairs
    • breast reductions

People having day surgery are expected to be able to leave the hospital the same day as the surgery.


Key Provider: doctors, licensed practical nurses (LPNs), physiotherapists (PTs), registered nurses (RNs), respiratory therapists
Eligibility
No
Application Process
Service Access: Professional Referral Required
Referral Process: Yes,

A doctor's referral is needed.




Waiting Period: Yes,

Waiting period is dependent on individual surgeons' wait list.


Telephone
780-735-7400
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: Yes,

Fees may be charged for specific pieces of equipment, e.g. slings, crutches, etc.




Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: N/A
Documents Required

A doctor's referral is needed.

Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Parking stalls, ramps, and elevators.
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
June 18, 2024
Address
1100 Youville Drive NW
Edmonton, AB, T6L 5X8

This Covenant Health facility provides a range of healthcare services including a 24 / 7 emergency department.


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Hours of Operation
Mon
06:00 AM to 08:00 PM
Tue
06:00 AM to 08:00 PM
Wed
06:00 AM to 08:00 PM
Thu
06:00 AM to 08:00 PM
Fri
06:00 AM to 08:00 PM

Open weekdays.