Day Surgery

What we do

Our day surgery service is for people who are having small (minor) procedures and do not need to stay in hospital overnight.

Typical operations include:

• cataract extractions

• hernia repairs

• varicose veins

• removal of metal plates used following fractures

• wisdom teeth extraction

• squint surgery

• gynaecological procedures

• orthopaedic (bone) operations

• Laparoscopy (keyhole) surgery

• removal of lumps (lipomas), bumps (cysts) and moles.

About your appointment

We do everything we can to make your day surgery as stress-free as possible.

We use comfortable armchairs instead of hospital beds and, for the surgery itself, special movable trolleys that are ideal for both surgery and recovery.

Nurses are here to help if you feel unwell. They can answer any questions you have, before or after your operation. Refreshments are also available following recovery at no charge.

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Where to find us

Day surgery is provided at:

• The Day Surgery Centre at Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Canterbury

• Channel Day Surgery at William Harvey Hospital, Ashford

• The Day Surgery Centre at Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, Margate

• Reville Day Surgery at the Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital, Herne Bay.