Using the latest technology in the most modern of surgical suites, Advocate Condell Medical Centersurgeons perform a wide-range of life-saving, advanced procedures for both inpatients and outpatients. Our department has 12 operating rooms, including specially equipped suites for cardiovascular and neurosurgery procedures, and an efficient, state-of-the-art pre- and post-operative area.
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Nationally recognized for outstanding outcomes
Advocate Condell Medical Center has been recognized by the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP) as one of 60 ACS NSQIP participating hospitals to achieve meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care. As a participant in ACS NSQIP, Advocate Condell is required to track outcomes of inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures and collect data that directs patient safety and the quality of surgical care improvements.
The ACS NSQIP recognition program commends a select group of hospitals for achieving a composite meritorious outcome related to patient management in eight clinical areas: mortality, unplanned intubation, ventilatoruse greater than48 hours, renal failure, cardiac incidents, respiratory (pneumonia), surgical site infections and urinary tract infections. Advocate Condell achieved recognition based on an outstanding score across these eight areas.
Our surgical capabilities
- Cosmetic surgery
- General surgery, including minimally invasive procedures, many of which are supported by
advanced laser equipment, for a wide range of surgical procedures - Gastroenterology
- Gynecological, including ablation procedures
- Neurosurgery, including minimally invasive procedures of the brain and spine
- Open heart, including both on and off the bypass pump
- Ophthalmology (eye), including our Eye Laser Center, providing facilities for specialty eye procedures
- Orthopedics, including arthroscopies, and hip and knee replacement procedures utilizing the Medical Center's CareGuide for seamless orthopedic care
- Otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat), including sinus procedures
- Plastic surgery
- Thoracic/vascular surgery, including minimally invasive varicose vein procedures
- Urology
- Weight loss surgery, including laparoscopic gastric bypass, lap-band and open gastric bypass
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Patient & visitor information
Patient representatives
Your patient representative is a confidential liaison between you and the medical center, appointed to act on your behalf to help facilitate solutions to patient problems, concerns and other needs. The patient representative is available 7 am to 8 pm, Monday through Friday and 7:30 am to 4 pm on weekends by dialing ext. 5443 or dial "0" for the operator.
Visitor reference guide
Upon arrival: When you arrive at the surgical area (located on the third floor of the hospital and accessible from the elevators located in the main lobby), patients and visitors are asked to register at the surgical reception desk. From there, one visitor will be able to accompany the patient into the surgical admitting area. Communication with the surgical team is very important. The volunteers working at the reception desk in the Surgical Waiting Area are there to assist in the process and to facilitate communication.
During surgery: At the surgical reception desk, we will ask for one person to be identified as the main contact person for the patient. This person will receive periodic updates on the patient's condition and the progress of the procedure. The contact person will be given a pager. Please come to the surgical reception desk when your pager vibrates. If the contact person leaves the waiting area, please notify the receptionist so that any communication from the surgical team can be forwarded when the contact person returns.
After surgery: After the surgical procedure, the surgeon will update the patient's contact person. At that time, the patient is transferred to our recovery area to be monitored for any post surgery needs. Once the patient is recovered (which can take up to an hour or more after the surgeon speaks with you), a nurse will let you know where you may visit with the patient. Patients will be reunited with family members in preparation for discharge.
Visitor hours: Family members may be with you the day of surgery. While you are in the operating and recovery rooms, they should wait in the Surgical Waiting Area located on the third floor. When you return to your room, they are notified and may join you. Visiting hours on most medical and surgical units are 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Some units have more restrictive privileges to assure patients have sufficient recovery time. Please check with your family member's nurse for the visiting hours on their unit.
Our location
Address:
Surgical Services
Advocate Condell Medical Center
801 S. Milwaukee Ave.
Libertyville, IL 60048
