Anesthesia The anesthesiologist chooses the appropriate form of anesthesia by talking to you and the physician performing the surgery. The form of anesthesia chosen depends on the nature and extent of the procedure, your age, your general condition, and your own wishes. General anesthesia is suitable for almost all surgical procedures. Falling asleep is quick and the personnel will monitor the depth of sleep and your well-being during surgery. Under spinal anesthesia, the anesthetic is injected into the spinal cord space using a fine needle to achieve numbness and painlessness from the waist downwards. In epidural anesthesia, a thin plastic catheter is placed in the epidural space located outside the spinal cord. The catheter can also be used for treating postoperative pain. For smaller procedures, the procedure area is anesthetized locally. If necessary, more anesthetic may be administered during the surgical procedure. Treatment facilities Surgery and Anesthesia Unit At Lohja Hospital Surgery and Anesthesia Unit, we perform inpatient and ambulatory surgeries. Surgery and Anesthesia Unit for Orthopedics In the Surgery and Anesthesia Unit for Orthopedics at Töölö Hospital, we treat musculoskeletal injuries requiring surgical treatment. Surgery and Anesthesia Unit In the Surgery and Anesthesia Unit of Meilahti Tower Hospital, we perform surgical procedures in the specialties of gastrointestinal, vascular, cardiac… Anesthesia and Surgery Ward Peijas Hospital's Anesthesia and Surgery Ward K is the competence center in HUS joint replacement surgery. Surgery and Anesthesia Unit L At Surgery and Anesthesia Unit L at Surgical Hospital, we perform procedures in mammary surgery, venous surgery, and plastic surgery, as well as eye, ear… Anesthesia and Surgery Ward L In Anesthesia and Surgery Ward L at Peijas Hospital, we perform orthopedic and urological surgical procedures. Some urological surgical procedures are… Surgery and Anesthesia Unit L At Jorvi Hospital’s Ambulatory Surgery and Anesthesia Unit L, we perform gastroenterological surgery and endocrine surgery, such as thyroid surgery, as… Surgery and Anesthesia Unit K Jorvi Hospital's Surgery and Anesthesia Unit K is open around the clock. Surgery and Anesthesia Unit for Plastic Surgery At the Surgery and Anesthesia Unit for Plastic Surgery at Töölö Hospital, we perform demanding plastic surgery procedures. Surgery and Anesthesia Unit In the Surgery and Anesthesia Unit of New Children's Hospital, we treat patients under the age of 16. Surgery and Anesthesia Unit for Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases We treat ear, nose and throat disease patients of all ages in this unit. Surgery and Anesthesia Unit for Eye Diseases We perform, for example, cataract, strabismus, cornea, vitreous membrane and retinal procedures, as well as glaucoma and oculoplastic surgery for patients… Surgery and Anesthesia Unit In the Women's Hospital Surgery and Anesthesia Unit, we perform gynecological endoscopic and open surgeries, as well as procedures related to miscarriages. Surgery and Anesthesia Unit In Herttoniemi Hospital's Surgery and Anesthesia Unit, we perform procedures as day surgery. Show all