# Surgery Preparation and Discharge Unit, Meilahti Keywords: - [Meilahti Tower Hospital](< /en/search?q=Meilahti Tower Hospital >) - [perioperative and intensive care](< /en/search?q=perioperative and intensive care >) Our patients arrive at the Surgery Preparation and Discharge Unit on the morning of the day of their operation, and after preoperative preparations they transfer to the operating room. Our patients prepare for surgery at home according to instructions we give them by phone or at a preliminary appointment. After postoperative monitoring in the recovery room, patients are transferred to the ward of the relevant specialty for further treatment. Some of our patients are discharged directly after the surgery and recovery room period. ## For treatment-related inquiries, contact the unit that made the surgical decision In treatment-related matters, contact the unit that made the surgical decision. In case of inquiries concerning our patients, please contact the ward to which the patient is being transferred after the operation and recovery room monitoring.​​​​​ ## [ Maisa Portal (opens in new window, links to another website) ](https://www.maisa.fi/maisa/Authentication/Login?lang=britishenglish) maisa.fi Maisa is a digital patient service where you can manage your health matters online. When your care begins, we’ll tell you which services are available to you. In Maisa, you can view your records, book appointments and message your care unit. Click to Maisa  ## [ Patient Guide ](/en/patient/patient-guide) The Patient Guide site answers the most common questions patients may have before, during, and after treatment. See Patient Guide site here  ## Contact information and opening hours #### Visiting address Meilahti Tower Hospital Haartmaninkatu 4 Helsinki 2nd floor #### Postal address 340 00290 Helsinki ### Office Contact us during our telephone hours, if you need to cancel your procedure. [ Phone, Office: 09 471 72374 ]()telephone hours: Mon–Fri 6:30–8:00 There are no visiting hours in our unit, as due to the nature of the operations, visits are not permitted. ## Find us here ### [ Meilahti Tower Hospital ](/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/meilahti-tower-hospital)  ## Unit's services ### [ Gastrointestinal surgery ](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/gastrointestinal-surgery)  ### [ Anesthesia ](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/anesthesia)  ### [ Musculoskeletal Surgery ](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/musculoskeletal-surgery)  ### [ Oral and maxillofacial surgery ](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/oral-and-maxillofacial-surgery)  ### [ Hand Surgery ](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/hand-surgery)  Show all Updated: 03.10.2025 Print this page