There are many types of condition that are suitable for day surgery. This list provides a cross-section of examples – it is by no means exhaustive:
- Orchidopexy
- Circumcision
- Inguinal hernia
- Femoral hernia
- Epigastric hernia
- Umbilical hernia
- Breast biopsy
- Excision gynaecomastia
- Microdochectomy
- Lateral sphincterotomy
- Diathermy warts
- Excision anal fistula
- Rubber band ligation
- Excision anal skin tags
- Surgery of varicose veins
- Excision lipoma
- Limited haemorrhoidectomy
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
- Zadek’s operation toenail
- Ingrowing toenail
- Excision skin lesions
- Revision scar tissue
- Pilonidal sinus excision
- Central line insertion
- Excision hydrocele
- Excision epididymal cyst
- Laparoscopy
- Laparoscopic hernia repair
- Vasectomy
- Flexible cystoscopy
- Bronchoscopy
- Laparoscopic sterilisation
Hysteroscopy
Dilatation and curettage
Insertion of coil
TVT
Dental surgery