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 The Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital
Surgery Department consists of three large surgical suites and two recovery
rooms for first stage recovery. The outpatient surgery area consists of
four rooms used for admitting, second stage recovery, and dismissal of
patients.
The recent remodeling of the
department has greatly enhanced the staff’s ability to accommodate more
patients in a more comfortable setting. The highly skilled and trained
surgical staff assists with general surgeries and specialized procedures
including:
The surgical staff, available 24/7
with on call services, includes:
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On staff general surgeon, Anthony
Akainda
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Outreach clinical doctors
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Family practice doctors
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RNs (many with certifications in
peri-anesthesia and operating room procedures)
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LPN-C
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Operating Room Technician &
Paramedic
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Certified Scrub Technician &
Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician
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Anesthesia services provided by
North Central Anesthesia Services
Same Day Surgery
Same day surgery may be performed
for patients with a qualifying diagnosis. Patients will undergo the
surgical procedure required and return home the same day. Many patients
find having minor procedures done with same day surgery, gives them the
ability to recover in the comfort of their own home.
Coming to Avera St. Anthony’s for Surgery?
Items to bring from home on the day
of your surgery:
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 Medication list
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List of allergies
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Medicare and/or insurance card
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Personal items such as toiletries,
glasses or contact lens cases, denture cups
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Robe or slippers if an overnight
stay is required
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Living will or power of attorney, if
desired
For more information regarding
surgery contact the Surgery Department or Vicki Harvey, Director of Surgery
at (402) 336-5124.
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