Where, what, how and more Colonoscopy Preparation for Colonoscopy Polypectomy Upper Endoscopy | EGD Preparation for EGD Sedation & Monitoring Complications After Procedure Care Virtual Colonoscopy Procedures and Treatments This section provides basic information regarding the most common diagnostic, endoscopic and surgical procedures. The section addresses the pre-procedure process, a brief description of the procedure and what to expect after the procedure. Procedures Endoscopies Colonoscopy EGD Choose Location What to expect Abdominal Surgery General Information Where to go Anorectal Procedures General Information Where to go Special Procedures Anorectal Physiology General Information Where to go Special X Rays General Information Where to go  LABS Quest LabCore CPL X Rays General information Where to go   Locations Inpatient Pre Admission Testing General Information Where to go Roberts OR, 2nd floor General Information Where to go  Outpatient BUMC Endoscopy GI Lab Surgery Hoblitzelle 2 Roberts Other DALLAS ENDOSCOPY CENTER Texas Surgery Physicians Day Hospital Heath Surgicare ===================================================== Ambulatory Surgery (Outpatient Procedures)  As you arrive to any of the registration areas, just prior to the procedure you will be asked to sign a consent forms granting your doctor permission to perform the procedure which may or may not include sedation. For surgical and endoscopic procedures and once you are in the pre-operative holding area, a series of questions will be asked; following that an IV will be started. This process takes an average of 30 minutes or more. You will then go into the procedure room where monitors will be placed. We'll take great lengths to ensure that sedation is adequate and that discomfort during the procedure is minimal. In some instances an Anesthesiologist or CRNA may me involved in your care. Then the procedure starts.  Choose Location  ^TOP ===================================================== Inpatient Procedures When an extended stay in the hospital is expected after your surgery, you will be admitted through Baylor Roberts 2nd floor. For future scheduled surgeries you may require pre-operative tests done. Hospital admissions for medical management are done through Jonnson Admitting. Visit FAQ/Abdominal surgeries for more details.                                                                          ^TOP ===================================================== Endoscopic Procedures Instructions and more Locations Baylor University Medical Center DALLAS ENDOSCOPY CENTER Physicians Day Hospital Rockwall Heath Surgicare Texas Surgery                                                                     ^TOP ===================================================== Ambulatory Surgery (Outpatient Services) Locations BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER LOCATIONS: Outpatient Surgical Procedures Hoblitzelle 2nd Floor, "DAY Hospital" Endoscopic Procedures GI Lab, Truett 1st Floor Special Procedures Anorectal Physiology, Truett 3rd Floor Other Facility Locations DALLAS ENDOSCOPY CENTER  Physicians Day Hospital Texas Surgery Rockwall Heath Surgicare                                                                    ^TOP ===================================================== Special Procedures X Rays Locations Roberts Diagnostic Imaging, Roberts 1st floor Junius diagnostic Imaging North Dallas Diagnostic Imaging Anorectal Physiology Location                                                                    ^TOP ===================================================== Major Abdominal Surgery STEP ONE PRE ADMISSION TESTING Pre Admission testing is the process to complete all of the paperwork and testing prior to the day of surgery.The test results (EKG, CXR, and Lab) will be sent to your physician for review. Your testing needs to be done ideally 1 week before surgery. Pre Admission is closed on the weekend and holidays. Appointments are not taken. Pre Admission is located on the 2nd floor of the Wadley Tower, Suite 254. Office Hours for Pre Admission are: Monday- Friday: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm If you have any questions, please call 214-820-6418 or 214-820-6408 STEP TWO The DAY of Surgery                                                                  ^TOP ===================================================== IMAGING and SPECIAL STUDIES In some instances, the procedure requires specific prep instructions, such as enemas, nothing to eat or drink before the procedure, laxatives, etc. This should be provided by our staff. Should any questions arise, please contact the ordering physician.                                                                   ^TOP