More and more surgical procedures are done on an outpatient basis, meaning you go home the same day. For many patients in El Paso, having an outpatient procedure in Ciudad Juárez is a practical option. Knowing what to expect helps you arrive calm and recover better.
What is outpatient surgery?
It is a scheduled procedure in which you are admitted, have surgery and return home the same day, with a discharge supervised by your physician. When the procedure requires it, a short stay in a room with nursing care is also possible.
Before your procedure
- Have a consultation first so the surgeon can evaluate your case and order any tests
- Follow your fasting instructions exactly
- Ask which medications to stop or continue
- Bring an adult companion to drive you home; you should not drive after anesthesia
- Prepare a comfortable recovery space at home
Tips for crossing from El Paso
- Bring valid travel documents to return to the U.S., such as a U.S. passport or passport card, and check current requirements with U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Bridge wait times vary, so leave with plenty of extra time on the day of surgery
- Save the clinic’s number with the country code: +52 656 611 4828
- Payment: we accept credit cards, debit cards and cash
- Ask for a written summary of your procedure and discharge instructions to share with your doctor in El Paso
- If you are prescribed medication, ask your physician about it and check U.S. rules for bringing medications across the border
The day of your surgery
Arrive early, wearing comfortable clothes and no jewelry. After admission, the medical team will confirm your information and prepare you for the procedure. Afterward you’ll go to the recovery room, where nursing staff will monitor you until you are ready to go home.
Recovering at home
- Rest and follow the discharge instructions you receive
- Take your medications exactly as prescribed
- Care for your incision as instructed
- Keep your follow-up appointment, in person or as your physician indicates
Contact your physician if you have a fever, bleeding, pain that doesn’t improve with medication or any symptom that worries you. In an emergency, go to the nearest emergency room.
Outpatient and short-stay surgery in Ciudad Juárez
Policlínica Regina has equipped operating rooms, a recovery room and rooms for short stays. Learn about our services, our general surgery specialty or book your consultation.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not replace an evaluation by a physician.