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HealthPartners Same-Day Surgery Center
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 | HealthPartners Same-Day Surgery Center
The HealthPartners Same Day Surgery Center is operated by Regions Hospital. The Same Day Surgery Center offers convenient, high-quality care in a state-of-the-art outpatient surgical facility. It is located near downtown St. Paul at 435 Phalen Blvd. Free parking is available. The Same Day Surgery Center performs a variety of outpatient surgeries, including knee arthroscopy, hand surgery, hernia repairs, gynecological procedures, bunionectomy.
If you have questions, please contact your physician or HealthPartners Same Day Surgery Center at 651-254-8080.
Below is some information that will help answer questions you and your family might have about your surgery and our facility.
How Do I Schedule My Surgery?
Within seven days of surgery, you will need to have a history and physical. Please check with your physician to see if your clinic will do it or where you should make an appointment. Make sure the Same Day Surgery Center gets a copy of the history/physical results.
How Do I Prepare For Surgery?
- Young children and adults should not have milk, liquids or solid foods after midnight. You may have water or apple juice ONLY, until four hours before your surgery. During the four hours before your surgery, you should not have anything to eat or drink. This includes candy or gum. For infants six months of age or less, consult with the nurse.
- Take medication as directed, but with only a sip of water. Do not take aspirin, ibuprofen or other medications that contain aspirin for one week before your surgery.
- Do not smoke after midnight before the day of your surgery.
- Do not bring credit cards, jewelry or large amounts of money. Remember, however, that you may have to make a co-payment prior to surgery.
- If you wear contact lenses or eyeglasses, bring the case.
- Do not wear any nail polish when you come to the center. In most cases, your nails are monitored to identify proper blood and oxygen circulation during surgery.
What Can I Expect When I Arrive At The Surgery Center?
We begin caring for you even before you arrive at our center. The week before your appointment, our nurse will contact you to verify your appointment time and answer any questions you might have. If you will not be available at that time, please call the Same Day Surgery Center at 651-254-8080 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The day of your surgery, please arrive at the center an hour before your scheduled surgery time. Our nurse and anesthesiology staff will talk with you to review your medical history, assess your physical condition and determine the type of anesthesia that is best suited for you.
What Will Happen After My Surgery?
Following surgery, you will be taken to the post anthesia care area. Your family may wait for you in the surgery waiting area, where your doctor will meet them after surgery to discuss your condition. Be sure a staff member is with you when you first stand or walk in case you become dizzy. Your nurse also will give you instructions for home care and answer any questions you might have.
Can I Drive After Surgery?
No. Do not, under any circumstances, drive for at least 24 hours after surgery.
Please arrange to have a responsible party drive you home, assist you inside and stay with you during the first 24 hours of your recovery.
How Soon Can I Get Back To My Normal Routine?
This will depend on the type of surgery you have had. As a rule, you should rest for at least 24 hours after your surgery. Eat lightly. Do not drink alcoholic beverages for at least 24 hours after surgery.
Who Can Answer My Questions About My Surgery?
If you have any questions about the surgical procedure that has been recommended for you be sure to ask your doctor. Remember, it is your right to be properly informed, and it is your responsibility to ask questions if you don't understand something.
If a change in your physical condition occurs - such as a cold, fever or an important change in the condition for which you are having surgery-contact your doctor.
What Is An Advance Directive?
Before your surgery, you will be asked if you have an advance directive. An advanced directive can be an oral conversation between you and your health care provider or a written document in which you state your choices for medical treatment and/or designate who will make your treatemnt choices, should you lose decision-making capability. A living will is an example of an advance directive. If you have a written advance directive, please bring a copy with you.
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