At Nebraska Urology, our dedication to patient care extends beyond basic diagnosis and treatment.
Our goal is to offer the most advanced care in a comfortable, friendly environment. Many surgeries formerly done exclusively in a hospital setting are now safely and successfully performed in our outpatient Urology Surgical Center. We combine a state-of-the-art facility with current advances in surgical techniques to provide this level of care for each of our patients.
5500 Pine Lake Road Lincoln, NE 68516
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Approximately two days prior to your surgery, you will receive a phone call from a staff member who will review your preoperative instructions with you and will provide you with your arrival time. It is important that you follow your preoperative instructions carefully.
If you have not received a call by 2:00 PM on the day prior to your surgery, please call (402) 421-8899.
Your provider will review your specific testing and the anticipated wait time for results with you. In general, a plan of care can be established following a cystoscopy. However, there are times when the results of additional testing (i.e. labs or bladder biopsy) may affect this. In some cases, results are provided over the phone, and in other cases, a follow-up appointment is needed. In general, if you haven’t received results within 14 days, please call our office at 402-489-8888.
After your procedure, specific instructions for eating and drinking will be provided to you. During your recovery period, you will be offered light snacks and something to drink. In general, you may resume eating as you feel up to it. We recommend starting with light, non-greasy foods, such as toast, applesauce, or soup, to prevent nausea and/or vomiting in the hours following anesthesia.
We do advise that you have someone available to drive you in some cases. If you are receiving general or moderate/IV anesthesia or if you take sedating medication, you must have a driver for your safety. For procedures that are scheduled without anesthesia (i.e. cystoscopy, prostate biopsy, vasectomy, etc.) you may drive yourself as long as you feel comfortable doing so.
In general, you should allow approximately an hour for a cystoscopy, prostate biopsy, or vasectomy.
Procedures requiring anesthesia may require up to a four-hour stay. However, this is really variable based on your procedure type and how you, individually recover from the effects of anesthesia.
You will be greeted in the surgery center reception area. Our receptionist will verify your information (demographic and insurance) and will alert the nursing staff of your arrival.
You will be assisted to change into a hospital gown, robe, and slipper socks. Your vital signs; including your blood pressure, temperature, and heart rate will be checked by one of our nurses prior to your procedure. Our team will ensure you are educated about your procedure and the plan for your care and your consent for treatment will be obtained. We will review your medications and health history with you. Your provider may order additional testing (i.e. labwork or X-ray) to be done at this time as well. Depending on your procedure, your surgeon may “mark” your operative site as an additional safety measure.
If you are having anesthesia, we will start an I.V. and you will meet with an Anesthesia provider prior to your procedure to discuss your anesthesia plan of care. Most pediatric patients IV’s will be started after the patient is asleep as long as it is safe to do so.
You will be assisted to one of our operating rooms where our qualified surgical team will care for you during your procedure. Prior to starting your procedure, our team will conduct a “Timeout” to verify the correct patient, planned procedure, and to discuss any important items for your care. Depending on your planned procedure, you may have a physician, an advanced practice provider, Registered Nurses, Surgical Technologists, Radiology Technicians, and/or other pertinent personnel present during your surgery. Urology Surgical Center does value education and serves as a training site for students in the medical field. We will first ask you for your permission if there are students present who would like to observe your procedure.
Depending on your surgery and type of anesthesia you received, you may remain in bed for a short time, move directly to a recliner, or change clothes and be dismissed. Family members are generally allowed in the recovery areas, however patient safety is our priority, so visitors are at the discretion of the nurse and care team.
Patients will be monitored to ensure they are safe to discharge from the facility. Recovery time can vary from patient to patient. For your safety, after receiving sedating medication or anesthesia, you MUST have someone you home and to be with you for the first 24 hours following your procedure.
If your procedure is scheduled without anesthesia, medications will be topically applied or used to numb your surgical area and minimize the discomfort of the procedure. In some situations, your provider may also prescribe oral medications to help you relax prior to the procedure. If you receive an oral sedating medication, you will be required to have someone drive you home and stay with you for 24 hours following your procedure.
If you receive moderate or IV sedation, your anesthesia provider will be at your side adjusting medication to keep you safe and comfortable throughout the procedure.
General anesthesia patients are completely sedated and monitored by an anesthesia provider to prevent them from feeling or hearing anything during the procedure.
Your ability to return to work will be determined by your surgeon. You are encouraged to discuss them with him/her at your appointment. If needed, a release can be provided to you for the day of the procedure and FMLA/disability forms can be completed by clinic personnel. There is a nominal fee, and it may take up to 1 week for completion.