Surgery at Duke University Medical Center is performed at
two locations -- either at Duke University Hospital or at the
North Pavillion, which is the outpatient surgery center. The
location of your surgery depends upon many factors, including
the type of surgery, your other illnesses and general health,
and operating room availability.
If your doctor recommends surgery for treatment of your
problem, you may decide to schedule surgery at the time of your
clinic visit or after you have had time to consider the
doctor’s recommendations with your friends and family.
You will need to schedule a preoperative evaluation where you
will have a general examination and blood tests drawn as
needed. An EKG and a chest x-ray may be performed as well
depending upon your medical history.
You will also receive important information regarding eating
and drinking before surgery, taking your usual medications, and
information about anesthesia. You will also receive driving and
parking directions to the location of your surgery.
On the evening before your surgery, a nurse will call to remind
you about your preoperative instructions and to give you a time
to report to the hospital. This time is generally two hours
prior to your scheduled surgery time. This allows us to check
you in, verify your information, administer any medications
that are needed before your surgery, and assure that you are
consented and prepared for surgery.
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