Table of contents:

1. Types of treatment
2. Classification for the procedure
3. How to prepare for your stay and what to take to hospital?
4. Personal items
5. Before the treatment
6. Post-operative recommendations

Being able to leave the medical facility and return home on the same day as the operation undoubtedly has a positive effect on the patient's psychological comfort and significantly reduces the stress associated with the operation itself.

Important! Gynaecological procedures performed on a same-day basis are not only paid for. Many of them are financed under contract with the National Health Fund.

Types of treatment

The following procedures are performed as part of short-term surgery for gynaecological conditions:

• removal of ovarian cysts,
• removal of polyps,
• removal of ectopic pregnancies,
• hysteroscopy (including removal of uterine myoma, release of intrauterine adhesions),
• curettage of the uterus,
• surgical conization of the cervix,
• surgical laparoscopy (e.g. ovarian excision, removal of an ovarian cyst),
• loop excision of a cervical lesion,
• surgical removal of a single lesion from the mucosa of the uterine cavity,
• incision and marsupialisation of the Bratholin gland,
• treatment of stress urinary incontinence.

Aesthetic medicine procedures are also carried out:

• perineal plasty,
• labiaplasty,
• laser treatments (e.g. vaginal and perineal revitalisation, removal of warts).

Classification for surgery

Before a patient is classified for surgery, a number of diagnostic tests must be performed.

Important! In many cases, the patient is referred for a consultation with several specialists who, after examining and assessing her condition, agree (or not) to carry out the procedure as a 'same-day surgery'.

In addition, the patient undergoes a series of examinations including

• morphology,
• blood group
• general urine examination,
• sodium,
• potassium,
• coagulogram,
• sugar,
• ECG for cardiovascular diseases and over 45 years of age,
• X-ray of the chest for lung diseases and over 55 years of age,
• other test results or consultations (e.g. endocrinological).

Each patient is treated on an individual basis, so the doctor may order additional tests if he or she deems it necessary.

Important! If you are not vaccinated against HBV, you should be vaccinated at least six weeks prior to your planned operation.

How do I prepare for my stay and what should I take to hospital?

Every hospital stay is stressful, and to minimise stress it is advisable to find out in advance about the operation you are going to have. Your doctor will be able to answer all your questions and allay any fears you may have. It is also a good idea to get information from women who have undergone similar operations (internet forums can be helpful here).

Before you are admitted to the hospital, you should first of all remember the necessary documents, which include:

• referral to hospital,
• your identity card,
• proof of health insurance,
• test results,
• health booklet.

Personal items

When getting ready for hospital, it is also important what personal items you take with you. In the case of a one-day stay, there are not that many of these items, however, they are necessary:

• pyjamas or a comfortable tracksuit,
• a dressing gown,
• slippers,
• toiletries (including soap, toilet paper),
• towel.

You can also take something to read.

Important! Money and any valuables (including jewellery) should be left at home.

One-day gynaecological treatment, photo: panthermedia

Before the procedure

On the day before the planned operation, it is advisable to eat only easily digestible food.

Important! You should not eat fried food, fatty food, legumes, among other things.

Solid food should not be eaten 8 hours before the operation, and liquids should be discontinued 4 hours before the operation.

Important! The intimate areas should be waxed.

In addition, on the day of the treatment:

• take a rectal infusion in the morning (preparations available at the pharmacy)
• take a bath or shower
• do not wear make-up
• remove nail varnish from hands and feet
• remove nail tips
• remove contact lenses.

Important! Patients who are being treated for a chronic disease and are therefore required to take their medication regularly (with the exception of diabetes medication) should take the recommended dose at a fixed time (with a small amount of water). Unless otherwise advised by a doctor.

Before the operation, the patient is referred for an anaesthetic consultation. After the operation, she is taken to the room for several hours of observation.

Post-operative recommendations

Patient leaves hospital only with doctor's consent. The presence of an accompanying person is advisable. Do not drive a car after the procedure. It is also inadvisable to perform activities that require full psychophysical fitness.