It is important to mention that Short Stay Surgery is no different from other surgeries. All patients need some degree of post-operative specialised nursing care necessitating post-op observation.

Surgical patients are required to come early in the morning and after the surgery is over and the post-operative observation is uneventful, the patient is discharged for home the very same day.

In case of outpatient surgery, the patient usually has minor surgical ailment and operated either in the minor OT or under local/regional anaesthesia, and sent back home immediately/in half an hour.

Short Stay Surgery has been defined by the Royal College of Surgeons as when the surgical day case patient is admitted for investigation or operation on a planned non-resident basis and who nonetheless requires facilities for recovery.

This definition excludes upper and lower GI endoscopies, outpatient procedures such as flexible cystoscopy, and minor superficial surgery under local anaesthetic, none of which require full day case facilities for recovery. Currently the Short Stay Surgery has a specialized dedicated team, functioning only at Cunningham Road, Bangalore.

1. Orchidopexy 
2. Circumcision 
3. Inguinal hernia repair 
4. Excision of breast lump 
5. Anal fissure dilatation or excision 
6. Haemorrhoidectomy 
7. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy 
8. Varicose vein stripping or ligation 
9. Transurethral resection of bladder tumour 
10. Excision of dupuytren's contracture 
11. Carpal tunnel decompression 
12. Excision of ganglion 
13. Arthroscopy 
14. Bunion operations 
15. Removal of metalware 
16. Extraction of cataract with/without implant 
17. Correction of squint 
18. Myringotomy 
19. Tonsillectomy 
20. Sub Mucous resection
21. Reduction of nasal fracture 
22. Operation for bat ears 
23. Dilatation and curettage/hysteroscopy 
24. Laparoscopy 
25. Termination of Pregnancy

1. Pre-booked date and less likely to be cancelled
2. Shorter waiting lists and lesser uncertainty of a long wait
3. Easier domestic arrangements
4. Earlier mobilisation
5. Minimal disruption of patient's personal life
6. Earlier return to normal environment
7. Reduced risk of cross-infection
8. Avoidance of disruptive nights in hospital wards
9. Less loss of time at work
10. Less psychological disturbances in children
11. Lesser chances of cancellation due to pressures of emergency surgeries in a dedicated day care facility.

Before we begin the Short Stay Surgery, the patient will have been provided with explanations of what the surgery involves and a list of instructions. On the morning of the operation, the patient should arrive early while the nursing staff will check their preoperative medical questionnaire, noting any significant abnormalities. Patients are weighed and their vital signs recorded. The expected routing and length of stay are explained again to the patient and escort, together with advice concerning postoperative pain and recovery. The operating surgeon will then explain the nature of the surgery to be carried out and witness the patients' signature on the operation consent form and countersign this form. It is preferable that the patient carries out this procedure on the day of the operation, rather than in the outpatient clinic, to refresh the patients mind concerning the details of the operative procedure.

At this stage, the patient is seen by an anesthetist and the results of any preoperative investigations checked. Most patients will not receive pre-medication, on the grounds that it is unnecessary, may prolong recovery time and put patients at risk after their discharge from the hospital. Newer, short-acting pre-anesthetic agents have now enabled patients to have their anxiety reduced while not delaying postoperative recovery. A copy of this data, together with advice about possible complications and when to return to work will be given to the patient and will be explained as well.