Can I Request a Hospital Stay?

First, it is important to have a consultation in which your concerns about office based surgery can be addressed in specifics. Try to identify what concerns you: is it safety, having backup anesthesiologists available, sterility, etc.? Let me also point out that there is another option, which is a free standing ambulatory surgery center, not a private doctor's office. There is a major cost differential between surgery in the hospital and in an ambulatory center; I would estimate at least $2500 difference with an overnight stay. It is also important for you to check on how your state regulates facilities. I would not recommend any surgery under general anesthesia except in a Joint Commission or AAAASF accredited facility.

Your concerns are very legitimate. This degree of surgery should be done in a certified surgical center or hospital. An overnight stay is available at either, but is generally much less expensive at an ambulatory surgical center. At our ASC you have two RNs stay with you overnight for an additional $650. This is a great way to recover as you still have your IV for extra medication and qualified personal at all times.

 

Ask for friends and do research on your surgeon as this is a key factor to your health and outcome. Good luck.