Usually day case skin surface surgery. LA provides much of the analgesia. 1-2hrs Pre-op Peri-op Post-op Alternatives
Category Archives: General
Robotic cystectomy
These are long (~6 hour) operations with the patient in a fairly steep head down position. The robot is completely unyielding, so the patient needs to be kept still throughout, with either regular muscle relaxant or a remifentanil infusion. Usually go to HDU afterwards as a level 2. Pre-op Peri-op Post-op Alternatives Out of fashion
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Usually daycases on a gynae list Pre-op Peri-op Post-op
DIEP – reconstructive breast surgery
Quite long cases. The surgeons like good relaxation whilst taking the flap. Anticipate hypotension when they ask you to sit the patient up Pre-op Peri-op Post-op
Robotic Nephrectomy
These cases are well worth discussing with the surgeon beforehand- anticipated potential for blood loss varies greatly
Lap appendix
Staple fodder of CEPOD. This recipe is for a straightforward lap appendix. Pre-op Peri-op Post-op Alternatives/ advanced techniques
Incision and drainage of abscess – I&D
Staple fare of the CEPOD list, and usually a good starter for the day whilst more complex cases are worked up.
Day case “hot” lap chole
For the fit and well patient Pre-op Intra-op Post-op Alternatives
Anaesthetic Recipes 