Patients with simple surgery needs can now be seen in clinic by pediatric surgeons and have surgery on the same day at Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus. The hospital’s new Single-Visit Surgery program provides a convenient option for busy patient families and consists of a clinic appointment in the morning and, if necessary, an outpatient surgical procedure that same day.
“This program reduces the time and travel often necessary for families in need of pediatric surgery,” said pediatric surgeon Dr. Sohail Shah. “We are excited about being able to offer this highly accessible service to our patients and their families.”
Currently, patients who qualify for the program are children without a complicated medical history and who have the following conditions:
- Umbilical hernia (3 years and older)
- Inguinal hernia (12 months and older)
- Hydrocele (12 months and older)
- Epigastric hernia (any age)
“All of our lives are busy, and overscheduled parents are thrilled to accomplish what used to take two days in only one. The families who have to travel to Texas Children’s Hospital from far away are especially appreciative,” said Chief Surgical Officer at the West Campus Dr. Allen Milewicz. “All the members of our West Campus team came together – nurses, schedulers, finance, and administration, to – craft a process improvement that would result in a great patient experience.”
To schedule an appointment or if you have questions about the Single-Visit Surgery program, please contact the Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus Pediatric Surgery Clinic at Ext. 7-2250.