BEFORE YOUR HIATAL HERNIA PROCEDURE

 

Confirm the Operation Date and if in doubt check the Admission Paper or contact the doctor's Secretariat for any clarification. The night before surgery make sure you go to bed early after a relaxing bath and light dinner. Take care of your adequate and full hydration one day before the operation. It is best not to eat or drink anything after midnight. You must fast for at least 6-8 hours before surgery. If you are taking medication, you will normally continue your treatment with some water until the morning of the operation. If you are taking anticoagulants or aspirin and have not stopped them, please contact your doctor again. Be informed at least 72 hours in advance of current pandemic prevention guidelines to allow admission to the hospital. If you wish to have the Covid test included in your hospitalization package, you must visit the hospital at least 24-48 hours before your admission, and provide a sample.

 

On the day of the operation you will come to the Admission Office, usually early in the morning (8 am) to be admitted to the hospital. It is a good idea to have all your insurance-related forms, booklets and ID with you. In the outpatient clinics, the standard pre-operative examinations will be performed:

 

- Full Blood Count (CBC)

 

- Basic Blood Biochemistry tests (sodium, potassium, glucose, urea, creatinine)

 

- Blood Coagulation test (APTT, INR)

 

- Chest X-Ray (F/P)

 

- and Electrocardiogram (ECG)

 

Don't forget to take all your recent tests with you, especially those related to the operation (gastroscopy, barium swallow, CTs). Once the pre-operative check-up in the outpatient department is over, you will be shown to your room. There the medical assistants will take your history and you will be examined by the cardiologist and the anesthesiologist. Remember to mention any chronic conditions, previous surgeries and don't ommit any drug allergies. You will then be given elastic protective stockings and a surgical gown. Once you are ready, you will be taken to the operating room. The head of surgery and the anesthesiologist will be waiting for you there, who will guide you through the anesthesia process. Again discuss the exact diagnosis, location of the problem and the operation you will undergo. Once again, remember to mention if you have a history of surgery or drug allergies.

 

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