Operating Suite
The department consists of eight operating theatres (including 4 digital theatres), each with a designated anaesthetic bay/room attached. One theatre is a designated cardiac theatre. We have also implemented robotic assisted surgery for urology.
The specialties catered for include major and minor procedures for:
- Orthopaedics
- General surgery
- Urology
- Gynaecology
- Neurosurgery
- Cardiac/vascular surgery
- Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)
- Bariatric/weight loss surgery
- Plastic surgery
The day surgery unit is contained on the same floor, to allow improved patient turn around times. The primary nursing model is implemented in theatre to cater for specific Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) needs.
For further information please contact:
Isobel Smith 03 8807 7335
Day Surgery Unit
Epworth Eastern has 12 dedicated Day Operating Theatres with 2 Endoscopy Rooms and 2 Cath Labs within the Day Surgery Unit.
A wide range of procedures are performed in the areas of:
- Gynaecology
- Plastic surgery
- Urology
- General surgery
- Orthopaedic
- Oral surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Robotic Assisted Surgery
The day surgery unit on Level 3 has recently expanded with the addition of paediatric patients, day surgery admissions and the implementation of a pre-admissions clinic. Changes to this unit are expected to grow as the number of patients electing to have surgical procedures increases.
Associate Nurse Unit Manager
Dina Knowles