What is Ambulatory Surgery  ?
Ambulatory Surgery is also referred to as "Day Surgery" or " Outpatient surgery".  All three of these terms mean the same thing.  This type of surgery does not require staying overnight after the operation.  Ambulatory surgery is more often on patients who are reasonably healthy.  Operations usually take less than two hours and recuperation is usally at home where you are most comfortable.
         
                      What are the advantages of Ambulatory Surgery ?
The atmosphere at our surgery center helps you feel relaxed and confident about your surgery.  This can mean less time away from home, less time off from work and less interruption of your family schedule. 

Recent advances in medical techniques and anesthetics allow patients to recover from the surgery much more quickly. 

Because the expenses of an overnight hospital stay are eliminated, surgery at Rush Surgery Center usually costs less than the same surgery done at a hospital on an inpatient or outpatient basis. 

                                           Other  Specific  Questions

1. How many Physicians do you have on staff?
   Our team of physicians consists of over 5  physicians that have been granted privileges at Rush Surgery Center.
2. How long is the surgery?
   Depending on the surgery performed: 1 to 4 hrs.
3. When can I get back to work?
   Many things affect the recovery period.  A short surgical procedure will take 1 to 2 days of recovery, while lengthy procedures may require 2 to 4 weeks of recovery. As always, ask your surgeon for specific information.
4. Do you offer financing?
   Yes. Visa and Mastercard are accepted as well.
5. Can I speak to other patients who have had surgery?
   Certainly. However, HIPAA requirements prevent us from giving you names.
6. Where does the surgery take place?
   Surgery takes place at our facility, we have 2 beautiful operating rooms and a post-operative recovery area.
7. Do I need to have blood work done, or any other tests?
   Your surgeon will order all tests that are appropriate to your particular surgery.
8. When do I pay for Elective Surgery?
   Uninsured or cash patients will be asked to pay for services on or before the admission date unless other arrangements are made. Patients with verified insurance will be asked to pay their portion ONLY on or before the day of surgery.
9. What type of Anesthesia is used?
   General Anesthesia, Spinal Anesthesia, and some surgeries are done under Local Anesthesia with Sedation.
10. Can I go home on my own?
    No. On discharge post-surgically you MUST be accompanied by a responsible adult who may either drive you home or accompany you home in a taxi. Public transportation is NOT an option.
11. Do you provide post nursing care?
    Yes we do, if your surgery requires extensive post-operative care, we will help you organize a Home Health Nurse.
12. Can I eat, drink or smoke before surgery?
    No. Most surgical procedures require that you refrain from eating past midnight; clear liquids may be taken up to 3 hours before surgery. In terms of smoking, you should not smoke the day of surgery. The best case scenario is to refrain from smoking as long as you can prior to the date of procedure.