Before Surgery
Do I require bloodwork?
If you require blood work, your tests will occur 7-10 days before surgery, and our office will remind you. Blood work can be completed at your nearby laboratory.
Bracebridge - Dynacare (55 Hwy 118, Unit 4)
Huntsville - Dynacare (106-348 Muskoka District Rd)
Parry Sound - Dynacare (8 Albert St.)
Haliburton - Lifelabs (7217 Gelert Rd)
Minden - Lifelabs (6 McPherson St)
Orillia - Lifelabs (210 Memorial Ave)
Penetanguishene - Lifelabs (101 Thompsons Road)
**Cystoscopy patients do not require blood work prior to their procedure**
Do I need to adjust my medications?
You will be asked to stop the following medications prior to your surgical date:
Blood thinners
ASA (Aspirin) - 7 days
clopidogrel (Plavix) - 5 days
abixaban (Eliquis) - 2 days
rivaroxaban (Xarelto) - 2 days
edoxaban (Lixiana) - 2 days
dabigatran (Pradaxa) - 2 days
coumadin (Warfarin) - please check with the office (dates can vary)
Diabetes
Insulin - Morning of surgery
empagliflozin (Jardiance) - 3 days
semaglutide injection (Ozempic) - 2 weeks
semaglutide oral (Rybelsus) - 2 weeks
** Please check with the office (or surgeon) for when you should restart your medications **
What other tests do I need to get?
The following tests may be requested prior to your surgery. The office will notify you and provide the necessary paperwork if required.
Chest X-ray (CXR) - completed at your nearby hospital (Bracebridge - South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Huntsville - Huntsville District Memorial Hospital, Parry Sound - West Parry Sound Health Centre, Haliburton/Minden - Haliburton Highlands Health Services, Orillia - Orillia Soldier’s Memorial Hospital)
ECG - completed at a nearby laboratory (Dynacare, Lifelabs)
Do I need to fast?
If your procedure will involve a general anesthetic or regional (spinal) anesthetic, you will be required to fast before your procedure.
Do not consume any solid food in the 8 hours before surgery.
Do not drink any liquids in the 6 hours before surgery
If your procedure will involve a local anesthetic, you will NOT be required to fast before your procedure
** Failure to follow the fasting guidelines may result in the cancellation of your surgery **
Day of Surgery
Where is my urology procedure happening?
All urologic procedures are performed at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital located in Bracebridge at 75 Ann Street.
Phone: 705-645-4404
What do I need to bring with me?
Health card
List of all medications
List of all allergies
CPAP device (Only if you have obstructive sleep apnea and use a CPAP device at home)
Overnight bag if staying overnight (for more info about overnight stays, click HERE)
Transportation
All patients undergoing a general or regional anesthetic will require a ride home and will need to arrange transportation ahead of time. Your surgery may be cancelled if you are unable to confirm that you have a ride home.
Cystoscopy patients do not require a ride and may drive themselves.
After Surgery
What do I need to do after surgery?
Follow the post-surgery instructions provided to you.
Don’t forget to restart your medications. Confirm with your Urologist when to restart your medications.
Please call the office to arrange a follow-up appointment (705-646-2113)