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Day care surgery is suitable for most patients and can be applied to an increasing number of procedures. The preparation, surgery, and recovery after the surgery typically take 4-6 hours.

At our hospital, approximately 4,000 procedures are performed annually as day care surgeries across all specialties.

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Location

The day surgery unit is located next to the emergency outpatient clinic, on the 2nd floor of the YA entrance. The entrance to the Y-building is from Sanmarkinkatu. The drive-in to Sanmarkinkatu is next to the swimming hall.

Hietalahdenkatu 2-4, Y2, 65130 Vaasa

Contact information

Location Y2
Open weekdays from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Office
Weekdays from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Head Nurse Helinä Ahonen
Tel. 06 213 5550
helina.ahonen@ovph.fi

Chief Nurse Saija Seppelin
saija.seppelin@ovph.fi

Lead Doctor Tanja Skuthälla
tanja.skuthalla@ovph.fi

Care Planning
Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM–2:00 PM

Referrals, waiting time inquiries, and cancellations.
Orthopedics, Pediatric Surgery, and Venous Ports tel. 06 213 1546
Gynecology, Urology, and Vascular Surgery tel. 06 213 4483
Gastrointestinal Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and General Surgery tel. 06 213 4481