Day Care Surgery for Children
Safe, Same-Day Procedures for Your Child’s Health
What Is Day Care Surgery?
Day Care Surgery (also called ambulatory surgery or outpatient surgery) refers to surgical procedures that do not require an overnight hospital stay. Children come in, undergo surgery, and go home the same day — often within a few hours.
Common Pediatric Day Care Surgeries
These are minor to moderately complex surgeries that are safe and well-tolerated in children, such as:
- Hernia repair (inguinal or umbilical)
- Hydrocele repair
- Undescended testis (orchidopexy)
- Circumcision
- Diagnostic Cystoscopy/biopsy
- Small biopsies
- Sclerosant Injection for venolymphatic malformations
- Hematoma or abscess drainage
- Excision of cysts, skin tags, or benign lumps
- Release of tongue-tie
- Umbilical granuloma excision
- Release of labial adhesions
Benefits of Day Care Surgery
- Less disruption to child’s routine and schooling
- Lower risk of hospital-acquired infections
- Reduced anxiety for both child and parents
- More cost-effective than inpatient surgery
- Faster recovery in the comfort of home
Feel free to ask your surgeon about the feasibility and safety of the daycare procedure for your child!