Procedure and preparation for surgery
Day surgery means you have your operation under general anesthesia and go home the same day – no hospital bed stay. At the Proctocare clinic in Bratislava, the operations are performed by MUDr. Ivan Majeský, a surgeon focusing on minimally invasive and day surgery. Here you will find everything you need to know before and after your procedure.
- Operated by MUDr. Ivan Majeský – focus on minimally invasive and day surgery
- You go home the same day; the follow-up examination is part of the post-operative care
- No referral and no waiting lists – a private clinic in Bratislava
Bratislava – Bernolákova 9 (STEIN II)
What day surgery is
Day surgery combines a full operation with the comfort of recovering at home. The procedure takes place under general anesthesia supervised by an anesthesiologist, but thanks to gentle laparoscopic techniques a multi-day hospital stay is not needed – after a few hours of monitoring, you go home.
This model of care is the worldwide standard for hernia and gallbladder operations and smaller surgical procedures. It requires thorough pre-operative preparation and careful patient selection – which is exactly why every operation is preceded by a surgical consultation, a pre-operative examination and an anesthesiology consultation.
Who day surgery is suitable for
We assess the criteria individually at the consultation
- A stable overall state of health without serious uncontrolled conditions
- An adult escort arranged for the journey home and someone close to you present for the first 24 hours
- A home or accommodation within reasonable reach of the clinic, so that a check-up or any help is quickly available
- A planned, not acute, procedure – acute abdominal emergencies and acute conditions belong in a hospital
If you do not meet one of the criteria, it does not automatically mean surgery with us is impossible – we assess it honestly at the surgical consultation.
How it works
Four steps from first contact to returning home
1. Surgical consultation
The doctor assesses your condition and findings, explains your options and proposes a surgery date. You need no referral.
2. Pre-operative examination
You undergo a pre-operative examination and an anesthesiology consultation, where you discuss the anesthesia and any medication you take.
3. Surgery under general anesthesia
On the day of the procedure you arrive with an empty stomach. The operation takes place under general anesthesia – for some procedures (for example hernia surgery) under spinal anesthesia – using a gentle laparoscopic technique whenever the procedure allows it.
4. Home the same day
After a few hours of monitoring and a doctor’s assessment, you go home accompanied by an adult – usually on the day of surgery, exceptionally the following morning. The check is part of the post-operative care.
Benefits of day surgery
Your own home
You recover at home, in peace and privacy, not in a hospital bed.
Lower risk of infection
A short stay at the clinic reduces the risk of infections associated with hospitalization.
Faster recovery
Gentle laparoscopic techniques and early mobilization speed up your return to everyday life.
Experienced team
Operated by MUDr. Ivan Majeský; anesthesia is managed by an experienced anesthesiologist.
No waiting lists
You get a consultation and surgery date quickly, with no referral.
Post-operative check
Every procedure includes a follow-up examination after the operation.
Preparing for your surgery
- Attend the pre-operative examination and the anesthesiology consultation at the agreed time
- From midnight before the operation, do not eat, drink or smoke
- Report blood thinners and all medication you take regularly in advance – the doctor decides on any adjustments
- Report any allergies to medication, anesthetics, disinfectants or dressings
- Arrange an adult escort for the journey home and someone close to you for the first 24 hours
- On the day of surgery, come in comfortable clothing, without jewelry, makeup or nail polish
After surgery at home
The first 24 hours
Rest, with someone close to you nearby. Do not drive, do not drink alcohol and do not make important decisions – the anesthesia is still wearing off.
Wound care
Keep the wounds clean and dry as instructed. Mild pain and tiredness are normal and are eased with the prescribed medication.
Follow-up examination
We usually check the wound after 7–10 days. The doctor assesses the healing, answers your questions and plans your return to normal activities. The check is part of the post-operative care.
When to call us after surgery
Most recoveries go smoothly, but do not underestimate these symptoms
- Fever above 38 °C or chills
- Severe pain that does not respond to the prescribed medication
- Bleeding from the wound or marked redness and swelling around the wound
- Repeated vomiting, shortness of breath or fainting
Do not hesitate to get in touch
If you have any of these symptoms, call us immediately on +421 948 687 667. If your condition suddenly deteriorates seriously – heavy bleeding, collapse, shortness of breath – call 155 immediately.
Frequently asked questions about the procedure and preparation
You have your operation under general anesthesia and, after a few hours of monitoring, go home the same day. There is no multi-day hospital stay – you recover at home and only come back to the clinic for the follow-up check, which is part of the post-operative care.
What matters is a stable state of health, an arranged adult escort and living within reach of the clinic. The final decision is made by the surgeon at the consultation and the anesthesiologist at the pre-operative examination – we assess every patient individually.
Yes. From midnight before the operation, do not eat, drink or smoke. It is an essential condition of safe general anesthesia – if it is not followed, the operation has to be postponed.
No. After general anesthesia you must not drive for at least 24 hours, which is why an adult escort for the journey home is an essential condition of the surgery. Someone close to you should be at home with you for the first 24 hours.
Report them in advance at the consultation and the pre-operative examination. The doctor decides whether and when to pause or replace them before the operation – never stop them yourself without consulting a doctor.
If you have a fever, severe pain, bleeding or a worsening condition, call us immediately on +421 948 687 667. If your condition suddenly deteriorates seriously – heavy bleeding, collapse, shortness of breath – call 155 straight away.
Related topics
Hernias
Laparoscopic repairs of groin, umbilical and other hernias on a day-surgery basis.
Gallbladder
Gallstones, gallbladder inflammation and laparoscopic gallbladder surgery in one place.
Day surgery price list
Overview of consultations, examinations and laparoscopic operations.
Author and medical review: Day-surgery operations are performed by MUDr. Ivan Majeský – a surgeon focusing on minimally invasive and day surgery, with over 20 years of experience and more than 1,000 laparoscopic procedures. · Last medical review: July 2026
Do you have questions about the surgery or preparation?
Book an appointment for a surgical consultation – we explain everything and schedule your date without waiting.
Bratislava: Bernolákova 9, 811 07 (STEIN II) · Mon–Fri 07:30–19:30, Sat 07:30–12:30
info@proctocare.sk
Procedure and preparation for surgery
Day surgery means you have your operation under general anesthesia and go home the same day – no hospital bed stay. At the Proctocare clinic in Bratislava, the operations are performed by MUDr. Ivan Majeský, a surgeon focusing on minimally invasive and day surgery. Here you will find everything you need to know before and after your procedure.
- Operated by MUDr. Ivan Majeský – focus on minimally invasive and day surgery
- You go home the same day; the follow-up examination is part of the post-operative care
- No referral and no waiting lists – a private clinic in Bratislava
Bratislava – Bernolákova 9 (STEIN II)
What day surgery is
Day surgery combines a full operation with the comfort of recovering at home. The procedure takes place under general anesthesia supervised by an anesthesiologist, but thanks to gentle laparoscopic techniques a multi-day hospital stay is not needed – after a few hours of monitoring, you go home.
This model of care is the worldwide standard for hernia and gallbladder operations and smaller surgical procedures. It requires thorough pre-operative preparation and careful patient selection – which is exactly why every operation is preceded by a surgical consultation, a pre-operative examination and an anesthesiology consultation.
Who day surgery is suitable for
We assess the criteria individually at the consultation
- A stable overall state of health without serious uncontrolled conditions
- An adult escort arranged for the journey home and someone close to you present for the first 24 hours
- A home or accommodation within reasonable reach of the clinic, so that a check-up or any help is quickly available
- A planned, not acute, procedure – acute abdominal emergencies and acute conditions belong in a hospital
If you do not meet one of the criteria, it does not automatically mean surgery with us is impossible – we assess it honestly at the surgical consultation.
How it works
Four steps from first contact to returning home
1. Surgical consultation
The doctor assesses your condition and findings, explains your options and proposes a surgery date. You need no referral.
2. Pre-operative examination
You undergo a pre-operative examination and an anesthesiology consultation, where you discuss the anesthesia and any medication you take.
3. Surgery under general anesthesia
On the day of the procedure you arrive with an empty stomach. The operation takes place under general anesthesia – for some procedures (for example hernia surgery) under spinal anesthesia – using a gentle laparoscopic technique whenever the procedure allows it.
4. Home the same day
After a few hours of monitoring and a doctor’s assessment, you go home accompanied by an adult – usually on the day of surgery, exceptionally the following morning. The check is part of the post-operative care.
Benefits of day surgery
Your own home
You recover at home, in peace and privacy, not in a hospital bed.
Lower risk of infection
A short stay at the clinic reduces the risk of infections associated with hospitalization.
Faster recovery
Gentle laparoscopic techniques and early mobilization speed up your return to everyday life.
Experienced team
Operated by MUDr. Ivan Majeský; anesthesia is managed by an experienced anesthesiologist.
No waiting lists
You get a consultation and surgery date quickly, with no referral.
Post-operative check
Every procedure includes a follow-up examination after the operation.
Preparing for your surgery
- Attend the pre-operative examination and the anesthesiology consultation at the agreed time
- From midnight before the operation, do not eat, drink or smoke
- Report blood thinners and all medication you take regularly in advance – the doctor decides on any adjustments
- Report any allergies to medication, anesthetics, disinfectants or dressings
- Arrange an adult escort for the journey home and someone close to you for the first 24 hours
- On the day of surgery, come in comfortable clothing, without jewelry, makeup or nail polish
After surgery at home
The first 24 hours
Rest, with someone close to you nearby. Do not drive, do not drink alcohol and do not make important decisions – the anesthesia is still wearing off.
Wound care
Keep the wounds clean and dry as instructed. Mild pain and tiredness are normal and are eased with the prescribed medication.
Follow-up examination
We usually check the wound after 7–10 days. The doctor assesses the healing, answers your questions and plans your return to normal activities. The check is part of the post-operative care.
When to call us after surgery
Most recoveries go smoothly, but do not underestimate these symptoms
- Fever above 38 °C or chills
- Severe pain that does not respond to the prescribed medication
- Bleeding from the wound or marked redness and swelling around the wound
- Repeated vomiting, shortness of breath or fainting
Do not hesitate to get in touch
If you have any of these symptoms, call us immediately on +421 948 687 667. If your condition suddenly deteriorates seriously – heavy bleeding, collapse, shortness of breath – call 155 immediately.
Frequently asked questions about the procedure and preparation
You have your operation under general anesthesia and, after a few hours of monitoring, go home the same day. There is no multi-day hospital stay – you recover at home and only come back to the clinic for the follow-up check, which is part of the post-operative care.
What matters is a stable state of health, an arranged adult escort and living within reach of the clinic. The final decision is made by the surgeon at the consultation and the anesthesiologist at the pre-operative examination – we assess every patient individually.
Yes. From midnight before the operation, do not eat, drink or smoke. It is an essential condition of safe general anesthesia – if it is not followed, the operation has to be postponed.
No. After general anesthesia you must not drive for at least 24 hours, which is why an adult escort for the journey home is an essential condition of the surgery. Someone close to you should be at home with you for the first 24 hours.
Report them in advance at the consultation and the pre-operative examination. The doctor decides whether and when to pause or replace them before the operation – never stop them yourself without consulting a doctor.
If you have a fever, severe pain, bleeding or a worsening condition, call us immediately on +421 948 687 667. If your condition suddenly deteriorates seriously – heavy bleeding, collapse, shortness of breath – call 155 straight away.
Related topics
Hernias
Laparoscopic repairs of groin, umbilical and other hernias on a day-surgery basis.
Gallbladder
Gallstones, gallbladder inflammation and laparoscopic gallbladder surgery in one place.
Day surgery price list
Overview of consultations, examinations and laparoscopic operations.
Author and medical review: Day-surgery operations are performed by MUDr. Ivan Majeský – a surgeon focusing on minimally invasive and day surgery, with over 20 years of experience and more than 1,000 laparoscopic procedures. · Last medical review: July 2026
Do you have questions about the surgery or preparation?
Book an appointment for a surgical consultation – we explain everything and schedule your date without waiting.
Bratislava: Bernolákova 9, 811 07 (STEIN II) · Mon–Fri 07:30–19:30, Sat 07:30–12:30
info@proctocare.sk
Procedure and preparation for surgery
Day surgery means you have your operation under general anesthesia and go home the same day – no hospital bed stay. At the Proctocare clinic in Bratislava, the operations are performed by MUDr. Ivan Majeský, a surgeon focusing on minimally invasive and day surgery. Here you will find everything you need to know before and after your procedure.
- Operated by MUDr. Ivan Majeský – focus on minimally invasive and day surgery
- You go home the same day; the follow-up examination is part of the post-operative care
- No referral and no waiting lists – a private clinic in Bratislava
Bratislava – Bernolákova 9 (STEIN II)
What day surgery is
Day surgery combines a full operation with the comfort of recovering at home. The procedure takes place under general anesthesia supervised by an anesthesiologist, but thanks to gentle laparoscopic techniques a multi-day hospital stay is not needed – after a few hours of monitoring, you go home.
This model of care is the worldwide standard for hernia and gallbladder operations and smaller surgical procedures. It requires thorough pre-operative preparation and careful patient selection – which is exactly why every operation is preceded by a surgical consultation, a pre-operative examination and an anesthesiology consultation.
Who day surgery is suitable for
We assess the criteria individually at the consultation
- A stable overall state of health without serious uncontrolled conditions
- An adult escort arranged for the journey home and someone close to you present for the first 24 hours
- A home or accommodation within reasonable reach of the clinic, so that a check-up or any help is quickly available
- A planned, not acute, procedure – acute abdominal emergencies and acute conditions belong in a hospital
If you do not meet one of the criteria, it does not automatically mean surgery with us is impossible – we assess it honestly at the surgical consultation.
How it works
Four steps from first contact to returning home
1. Surgical consultation
The doctor assesses your condition and findings, explains your options and proposes a surgery date. You need no referral.
2. Pre-operative examination
You undergo a pre-operative examination and an anesthesiology consultation, where you discuss the anesthesia and any medication you take.
3. Surgery under general anesthesia
On the day of the procedure you arrive with an empty stomach. The operation takes place under general anesthesia – for some procedures (for example hernia surgery) under spinal anesthesia – using a gentle laparoscopic technique whenever the procedure allows it.
4. Home the same day
After a few hours of monitoring and a doctor’s assessment, you go home accompanied by an adult – usually on the day of surgery, exceptionally the following morning. The check is part of the post-operative care.
Benefits of day surgery
Your own home
You recover at home, in peace and privacy, not in a hospital bed.
Lower risk of infection
A short stay at the clinic reduces the risk of infections associated with hospitalization.
Faster recovery
Gentle laparoscopic techniques and early mobilization speed up your return to everyday life.
Experienced team
Operated by MUDr. Ivan Majeský; anesthesia is managed by an experienced anesthesiologist.
No waiting lists
You get a consultation and surgery date quickly, with no referral.
Post-operative check
Every procedure includes a follow-up examination after the operation.
Preparing for your surgery
- Attend the pre-operative examination and the anesthesiology consultation at the agreed time
- From midnight before the operation, do not eat, drink or smoke
- Report blood thinners and all medication you take regularly in advance – the doctor decides on any adjustments
- Report any allergies to medication, anesthetics, disinfectants or dressings
- Arrange an adult escort for the journey home and someone close to you for the first 24 hours
- On the day of surgery, come in comfortable clothing, without jewelry, makeup or nail polish
After surgery at home
The first 24 hours
Rest, with someone close to you nearby. Do not drive, do not drink alcohol and do not make important decisions – the anesthesia is still wearing off.
Wound care
Keep the wounds clean and dry as instructed. Mild pain and tiredness are normal and are eased with the prescribed medication.
Follow-up examination
We usually check the wound after 7–10 days. The doctor assesses the healing, answers your questions and plans your return to normal activities. The check is part of the post-operative care.
When to call us after surgery
Most recoveries go smoothly, but do not underestimate these symptoms
- Fever above 38 °C or chills
- Severe pain that does not respond to the prescribed medication
- Bleeding from the wound or marked redness and swelling around the wound
- Repeated vomiting, shortness of breath or fainting
Do not hesitate to get in touch
If you have any of these symptoms, call us immediately on +421 948 687 667. If your condition suddenly deteriorates seriously – heavy bleeding, collapse, shortness of breath – call 155 immediately.
Frequently asked questions about the procedure and preparation
You have your operation under general anesthesia and, after a few hours of monitoring, go home the same day. There is no multi-day hospital stay – you recover at home and only come back to the clinic for the follow-up check, which is part of the post-operative care.
What matters is a stable state of health, an arranged adult escort and living within reach of the clinic. The final decision is made by the surgeon at the consultation and the anesthesiologist at the pre-operative examination – we assess every patient individually.
Yes. From midnight before the operation, do not eat, drink or smoke. It is an essential condition of safe general anesthesia – if it is not followed, the operation has to be postponed.
No. After general anesthesia you must not drive for at least 24 hours, which is why an adult escort for the journey home is an essential condition of the surgery. Someone close to you should be at home with you for the first 24 hours.
Report them in advance at the consultation and the pre-operative examination. The doctor decides whether and when to pause or replace them before the operation – never stop them yourself without consulting a doctor.
If you have a fever, severe pain, bleeding or a worsening condition, call us immediately on +421 948 687 667. If your condition suddenly deteriorates seriously – heavy bleeding, collapse, shortness of breath – call 155 straight away.
Related topics
Hernias
Laparoscopic repairs of groin, umbilical and other hernias on a day-surgery basis.
Gallbladder
Gallstones, gallbladder inflammation and laparoscopic gallbladder surgery in one place.
Day surgery price list
Overview of consultations, examinations and laparoscopic operations.
Author and medical review: Day-surgery operations are performed by MUDr. Ivan Majeský – a surgeon focusing on minimally invasive and day surgery, with over 20 years of experience and more than 1,000 laparoscopic procedures. · Last medical review: July 2026
Do you have questions about the surgery or preparation?
Book an appointment for a surgical consultation – we explain everything and schedule your date without waiting.
Bratislava: Bernolákova 9, 811 07 (STEIN II) · Mon–Fri 07:30–19:30, Sat 07:30–12:30
info@proctocare.sk