North Sector – Pre-Operative Assessment

Telephone Number

• 0141 355 1293 or 0141 355 1296

Opening Times

• Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm

Directions

• Pre-op Assessment Department is situated within the main hospital building, Clinic K Level 2. To access pre op assessment enter via the main entrance. Take the lift to level 2 – come out the lift and turn left. Walk along the corridor until you come to Clinic K.
• There are 3 car parks within the hospital grounds. There is no charge for parking within the hospital grounds.

Getting to New Stobhill Hospital by Public Transport

• First 3: from/to – City Centre, Hope Street – Springburn – Stobhill Hospital
• Henderson Travel 329: from/to – City Centre, West Regent Street – Roystonhill – Springburn – Stobhill Hospital
• First 8: from/to Carmyle – Shettleston – Parkhead – Robroyston – Springburn – Saracen Cross – Maryhill – Byres Road (for Western Infirmary) – Partick
• First 31: from/to Milton – Springburn – Royal Infirmary – City Centre, Stockwell Street – Castlemilk – East Kilbride, Lindsayfield
• First 45: from/to Auchinairn – Springburn – Sighthill – City Centre, Union Street – Shawlands – Kennishead
• First 88: from/to Harestanes – Bishopbriggs – Springburn – St Rollox – Buchanan Bus Station
• Henderson Travel 71: from/to Torrance – Bishopbriggs – St Rollox – Buchanan Bus Station
• Henderson Travel 72: from/to Kirkintilloch – Robroyston – Springburn – Cowcaddens – Buchanan Bus Station
• Henderson Travel 271: from/to to Torrance – Bishopbriggs R – Cowcaddens – Buchanan Bus Station

Below are local directions to the hospital, followed by directions for motorway travellers. If using a SatNav or similar device, use the postcode G21 3UW to obtain directions.

• Cowcaddens and Royston – use Springburn Road A803, go straight through two sets of traffic lights, and proceed for one mile, turning right after the petrol station into Stobhill Road. Then go straight over at traffic lights on to the approach road of the hospital grounds.
• Maryhill – from Maryhill Road, turn left into Bilsland Drive. At the traffic lights, go straight over into Hawthorn Street, turn left at the end of the street into Balgrayhill Road and turn right into Belmont Road, which leads into the hospital.
• Balornock and Barmulloch – use Broomfield Road and Balornock Road, turning left into the hospital at the end of Springburn Park.
• Dennistoun and east end of city – use Alexandra Parade, turning right into Castle Street at Glasgow Royal Infirmary and left into Baird Street. Take the first right for Springburn Road A803 until you reach Stobhill Road and then continue as above.
• Bishopbriggs and Kirkintilloch – use Kirkintilloch Road A803, then turn left into Colston Road. Take the right hand lane at the mini-roundabout into Balgrayhill Road, then first left into the hospital.

Motorway Travellers

• M8 from West exit junction15 and follow signs for Kirkintilloch, A803 (Springburn Road). Using the A803, go straight through two sets of traffic lights. Proceed for one mile, turning right after the filling station (Stobhill Road).
• M8 from East exit Junction 15, turn right at traffic lights, left at next lights and follow road to join A803 and follow as above.
• M80 exit Junction 2 and follow signs for B765 Bishopbriggs. At the supermarket roundabout take third exit. Next roundabout take first exit, ‘Local’. Next roundabout take third exit. Take first left onto Wallacewell Road. Go straight through roundabout, at end of road turn right into Balornock Road. Turn left into hospital grounds at end of Springbun Park.

Cafés

• Aroma café Ground Floor New Stobhill Hospital – Open Monday to Friday 8.00am to 5.00pm
• Aroma Plus 3rd Floor: Open Monday to Friday 8.00am – 5.00pm

Telephone Numbers

• 0141 201 3916 or 0141 201 3915

Opening Times

• Monday to Friday 8.00am – 4.00pm

Address

Plastic Surgery Pre-operative assessment
Plastic Surgery Outpatient department
Glasgow Royal Infirmary
84 Castle street, G4 OSF

Car Parking

There is a multi-story carpark within the hospital grounds (there is no charge for this carpark) There is multiple carparks around the hospital site, off High Street and on Wishart Street, these are private car parks and charge for parking.

Cafes/Canteens

The Little Royal Cafe (not NHS owned) is located next door to the Plastic Surgery Out Patient building, the hospital has 2 canteens, 1 situated in the Centre block and the Campsie restaurant in the basement of the Queen Elizabeth Building, there is an Aroma coffee shop within the main Foyer of the Queen Elizabeth building.

Important information about your upcoming appointment:

• Your appointment may last up to 2 hours and include blood sampling, an ECG, and an x-ray – please wear suitable clothing.
• Please bring a list of all your medications.
• Please bring reading glasses and hearing aids if you require them.
• Please do not attend if you are unwell. Phone to re-arrange your appointment.
• You are welcome to bring one family member/companion to the clinic.
• If your health changes between this appointment and your surgery please let the nurses know.
• Please note: If you are given a pre-op appointment it does not guarantee that you have a surgery date.

Glasgow Royal Infirmary

• Telephone number for appointment queries: 0141 201 3721
• Telephone number for the Nurses: 0141 201 6414 or 0141 201 6415
• Location: Orthopaedic Clinic – Surgical Block Basement

Car Parking

There is a multi-story carpark within the hospital grounds (there is no charge for this carpark) There is multiple carparks around the hospital site, off High Street and on Wishart Street, these are private car parks and charge for parking.

Cafes/Canteens

The Little Royal Cafe (not NHS owned) is located next door to the Plastic Surgery Out Patient building, the hospital has 2 canteens, 1 situated in the Centre block and the Campsie restaurant in the basement of the Queen Elizabeth Building, there is an Aroma coffee shop within the main Foyer of the Queen Elizabeth building.

Anaesthesia allows you to be pain free and comfortable during your operation. For many operations this involves a general anaesthetic which is a state of controlled unconsciousness induced by medication. However, some modern anaesthetic techniques mean that this is not always required.

Spinal Anaesthesia is a technique by which the lower half of your body can be made completely numb. This means you can have a hip or knee replaced without a general anaesthetic. Most patients undergoing hip or knee replacement will have this type of anaesthetic when there are no surgical or medical reasons why it would not be suitable. Your preferences are also important and you will be able to discuss the options with your anaesthetist.

The benefits of a spinal anaesthetic are that, while you will be completely free of pain, you can remain fully conscious if you choose and listen to music (you are welcome to bring a portable music system and headphones with you) or doze off yourself so avoiding the sedative effects of medication. Equally, you may choose to have some sedation during the operation itself to help you relax or if you would prefer not to have clear memories of being in the surgical theatre. Your anaesthetist will discuss this with you on the day of surgery and ensure you are comfortable throughout.

The sensation and normal movement in your legs will return gradually after your operation allowing you to take timely pain relieving medication before the sensation has completely returned. This can help you manage the discomfort after the surgery. The risk of blood clots in your leg or bleeding may also be reduced.  As with any anaesthetic or procedure there are potential side effects and complications. More detail regarding these and the other anaesthetic options that may be suitable are found in our Patient Consent leaflet for Hip and Knee Surgery.

In some cases, especially knee replacement surgery, your anaesthetist may place a longer lasting local anaesthetic around other nerves in your leg to help reduce the discomfort for a little longer after surgery. This is known as a “nerve block”. They will discuss this with you on the day of your operation.

There are occasions where, for medical or surgical reasons, a spinal anaesthetic is not suitable and your anaesthetist will be able to discuss the options with you. This often includes a general anaesthetic. Your preferences as to the type of anaesthetic you receive are also important so please take the time to consider these and ask your anaesthetist for advice. In some instances you may be asked to attend the hospital specifically to see an Anaesthetist if the specialist nursing staff in the pre-operative assessment clinic feel this would be of benefit to you. In most cases you will meet your Anaesthetist on the day of surgery.

New Stobhill Hospital

• Location: The POA Clinic is located on the second floor in Clinic K.
• Senior Charge Nurse Liz Smith
• Telephone number: 0141 355 1296