Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)

When the need for a surgical procedure arises, knowing where to turn can make a challenging situation easier to navigate. For women in or around Valdosta, Georgia, the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) at Southern OBGYN is an outstanding resource led by an expert team. The practice can meet a wide range of surgical needs, all from a team you know and trust. Book your visit online or by phone today to learn more.  

What is the purpose of an ambulatory surgery center?

An ambulatory surgery center is a location where outpatient surgical procedures are performed. These centers offer patients the chance to have common procedures done outside of a hospital setting, but with the same high standard of care that hospitals offer. Outpatient surgical procedures are those that allow the patient to return home afterward, without an overnight stay.

At Southern OBGYN, women have access to highly skilled practitioners who perform gynecologic surgeries on a regular basis. Having an ambulatory surgery center on the same campus as the Southern OBGYN office means women can take care of all their needs at one location. 

What kinds of procedures can be performed at an ambulatory surgery center?

A number of different outpatient surgical procedures can be done at an ambulatory surgery center. Some examples include:

• Hysteroscopy
• Endometrial ablation
• Uterine fibroid removal
• Tubal ligation
• Post-miscarriage care
• Laparoscopic surgery
• Cervical loop electrode excision procedure (LEEP)
• Surgical treatment for endometriosis
• Removal of ovarian cysts
• Hysterectomy

These are just a few examples of procedures that can often be done in an ambulatory surgery center. If you need surgery, your provider can discuss whether your procedure is a good fit for this approach. 

What are some of the benefits of choosing an ambulatory surgery center?

Convenience is one of the biggest reasons women choose to have procedures done at an ambulatory surgery center. The ability to check in at a location nearby your OBGYN office means you don’t have to travel far to get the services you need from providers you know and trust. 

Cost can also be a factor in choosing an ambulatory surgery center. Very often, the final expense of certain procedures is less than if you had the same service provided in a hospital setting. 

Safety is another reason to choose an ambulatory surgery center. These facilities are maintained at the same level of sterility as hospital surgery rooms. The practitioners who perform surgical interventions for Southern OBGYN have outstanding training and experience, and safety is always the top priority. 

If you’re wondering where to have an upcoming gynecologic surgery performed, contact Southern OBGYN online or by phone to schedule a time with your practitioner to discuss whether an ambulatory surgery center is right for you.