Welcome to Mehiläinen Hospital
Read more
Safe surgery at Mehiläinen
At Mehiläinen hospital, your safety is ensured by a professional team throughout the entire treatment chain. Thorough background work, clear division of responsibility, and smooth information flow we ensure safe surgery. Read how to prepare for surgery.
Specialist in the article
Kehityspäällikkö
Revised 1/14/2026
Surgery in brief
- Surgery is planned individually according to your needs – preparation and a clear plan are a priority.
- Patient information guides the surgery – the type of anesthesia is chosen according to the procedure's requirements, and monitoring is precise throughout the entire procedure.
- After surgery, your condition is closely monitored in the recovery room.
- Clear home care instructions and agreed follow-up appointments support recovery.
Surgery as part of the treatment chain
Surgery is part of a comprehensive treatment chain. It is decided upon when examinations and appointments indicate that surgery is the best way to restore functional capacity, relieve symptoms, or prevent the progression of the disease. The treatment is carried out by a multidisciplinary team, which includes specialists as physicians, an anesthesiologist, nursing staff, and, if necessary, a physiotherapist or dietitian.
We will discuss the alternatives with you clearly and make a decision together. A well-planned and timely operation can speed up recovery, reduce the risk of complications, and significantly improve quality of life.
Planning the surgery time and contact
Before surgery, the specialist physician will examine you carefully and draw up a treatment plan. The surgery time is usually arranged within the coming weeks, and the hospitals surgery coordinator will contact you to book the appointment.
As a self-paying customer, you can also contact the hospital yourself and arrange the surgery time with the surgery coordinator according to the physician’s plan. Insurance customers are first required to have a physician’s referral and a payment commitment approved by the insurance company. Once both are in order, we will contact you.
Do you have a service voucher?
Support and advice before surgery
It is important that you have all the necessary information before surgery. The surgery coordinator can help you if you wish, with matters such as schedules, procedure prices, Kela reimbursements, insurance issues, and other practical arrangements.
Patient information – the basis of patient safety
We collect patient information from you to ensure safe treatment. The surgery coordinator assesses your suitability for surgery, reviews your medical and health history, obtains information from other care providers if necessary, and provides you with a patient information form to complete. Proactive data collection is a key part of patient safety.
Surgery day step by step
On the day of surgery, the nurse will tell you about the course of the day and go through the official matters related to the procedure. You will meet the operating surgeon both before and after the surgery.
Before moving to the operating room, a checklist ensuring safety is reviewed:
- Your identity
- The planned procedure
- Your underlying diseases
- Your medication
We may confirm the same things multiple times – it is part of our safety protocol.
General anaesthesia or local anaesthesia
During surgery, either local anaesthesia or general anaesthesia is used. We choose the safest method that is best suited to the procedure. During the surgery, we continuously monitor your vital functions with instruments, such as blood pressure, heart function, blood oxygen saturation, and, during general anaesthesia, also the depth of sleep. This ensures high-quality and safe care throughout the entire procedure.
Recovery room and discharge
After surgery, you will move to the recovery room, where we closely monitor your condition. Before discharge, you will receive the necessary prescriptions, written and verbal home care instructions, and a possible follow-up appointment. You will also receive a number you can call at any time if something concerns you.
If you are a day surgery patient, you must have an escort with you when leaving for home, and an adult person with you overnight.
Referral counselling phone number
010 414 0301 (local network rate/mobile charge) (local network rate/mobile call rate)
Opportunity to discuss fears before surgery
As part of our safe surgical care, we also take care of the needs of patients with fears. You have the opportunity to discuss your fears and concerns related to the surgery with a nurse even before the procedure. The purpose of the discussion is to increase the sense of security and ensure that you are ready for surgery.
Frequently asked questions about surgical care
You will receive precise preparation instructions in advance. The most important things are to follow the fasting instructions, continue your prescribed medication as advised, and maintain good hygiene.
You must not eat for 6 hours and not drink for 2 hours before the surgery. This is important for your safety.
We recommend that you have an escort with you. For day-surgery procedures, an escort is mandatory, and you must have someone with you at home during the first 24 hours.
Discharge depends on the type of surgery and your recovery. Day-surgery patients usually go home on the same day, when their condition allows.
