Hospital or Surgery Center

[JimmyTimmyRay 0]

I was asked if I wanted to have my sleeve procedure done at the hospital or surgery center. My doctor is Alexander Abkin in Florham Park. Any advice with those who had the option? What are the differences? I plan on asking, but wanted to get some of your feedback as well!

[mae7365 372]

If your insurance pays for a hospital, go to a hospital. Hands down you are safer having this type of surgery in a hospital - mainly because hospitals have all the resources available to deal with just about any issue that occurs. Not just complications, but reactions to drugs etc. I go to surgery centers for true outpatient procedures, not for something as major as having 3/4 of my stomach removed.

But if you are required to go to a surgery center, ask lots of questions. Make sure they have a plan for how they will handle complications. What happens if your surgeon "niches" another organ accidentally and you need a blood transfusion? Just make sure they have a PLAN B in the event of any emergency.