Niagara Health’s Surgical Program performs approximately 40,000 procedures every year at the Niagara Falls, St. Catharines and Welland sites combined.
A comprehensive integrated team of professionals will help guide you through your preadmission visit, the surgical preparation phase, and into the operating room and recovery areas. Whether you stay with us for a day or several days, we are here to ensure your safety, maintain privacy, and provide an overall great patient experience.
State-of-the-art technology supports the provision of high-quality safe care for our adult and pediatric patient populations. Elective and emergency surgeries use up-to-date diagnostic procedures and surgical intervention.
The surgical program works collaboratively with the Ontario Wait Time Strategy to help improve access to timely care, such as approximately 1,100 joint replacements and more than 5,000 cataract procedures every year.
Check out the Regional Joint Assessment Program which helps adults of all ages who experience hip and knee problems such as pain and difficulty moving.
Our surgical areas of focus include:
- General Surgery
- Cancer Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Gynecological Surgery
- Plastic Surgery
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Oral Surgery
- Urology
- Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
- Ophthalmology (Eye Surgery)
Helpful resources
Pre-Surgical Information Checklist / Cover Sheet
Consent to Assessment Treatment Operation Procedure
Consent or Refusal for Transfusion of Blood / Blood Components and/or Products
Options for Patients Rejecting Blood Transfusions
Medical History and Physical for Surgical Patient
Anaesthetic Patient Questionnaire
Office to Preop Clinic Package #36
Enhanced recovery after colorectal surgery
A Guide to Feeling Better After Colorectal Surgery
Nutritional Information Before Surgery
Shower Instruction Before Surgery
Watch the Enhanced Recovery Canada video
Preparing for your gynecology procedure
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