11 columbushosp.org Columbus Surgery Center specializes in outpatient care Did you know that you can have a same-day surgical or diagnostic procedure — like cataract surgery or an endoscopy — without setting foot inside a hospital? Columbus Surgery Center is an off-campus outpatient surgery department operated by Columbus Community Hospital since 2021. Located at 3772 43rd Ave., Suite B, in Columbus, the surgery center offers a comfortable atmosphere where you can receive the highest quality of care quickly and efficiently. Patients who feel a bit overwhelmed in a hospital setting may be more at ease having their procedure in the Columbus Surgery Center, said Billi Benson, RN, BSN, the director of the center. And the staff is known for providing great care. “Our surgery center has very high patient satisfaction scores,” said Kathy Decker, a surgical services consultant for Columbus Community Hospital. The state-of-the-art facility meets the same quality standards as CCH, and its highly trained doctors and nurses have access to advanced equipment, such as Ngenuity digital surgery technology. This equipment allows a surgeon to perform cataract surgery while sitting comfortably and looking at a 3D screen. Special procedures The surgery center provides the following: Cataract surgery. During cataract surgery, the most common eye procedure performed at the center, an ophthalmologist restores clear vision by replacing the clouded lens in the eye with a new lens. Other eye procedures performed at the surgery center include glaucoma surgery, LASIK surgery and eyelid lifts. Colonoscopy. This procedure can be performed for screening or diagnostic purposes: ● A diagnostic colonoscopy is used to investigate symptoms, such as rectal bleeding or changes in bowel habits. ● A screening colonoscopy can detect colorectal cancer early, when it is easier to treat. It can also find and remove growths (polyps) in the colon before they turn into cancer. Upper endoscopy. Doctors use this test (sometimes called an EGD) to look inside the upper gastrointestinal tract. It helps doctors find and treat digestive conditions in people with symptoms such as reflux, swallowing problems or upper abdominal pain. Learn more about Columbus Surgery Center Call 402-562-8795 or visit columbushosp.org/ clinics/columbus-surgery-center.
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