Service Description: There are 4 main inpatient theatres, 1 obstetric theatre and 1 Gynae/Breast surgery theatre. These theatres are available and staffed 24/7 for a wide range of elective (pre-booked) or emergency surgery in:
- Gynaecology
- General Surgery
- Colorectal Surgery
- Breast Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Urology
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- ENT
- Obstetrics
Linked to the 4 main theatres there is a 9 bedded recovery area where patients spend time immediately after their operation and then return to the appropriate surgical ward once their observations indicate they are clinically ready.
Linked to the Gynae/Breast and Obstetric theatres is a 7 bedded recovery area where patients spend time immediately after their operation and then return to the appropriate surgical ward, or if they are daycases they are discharged home, once their observations indicate they are clinically ready.
Service Location: North Devon District Hospital
