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Focused day-hospital services delivered with safety, speed and dignity.

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)

Day-case ENT procedures, minimally invasive where possible
ENT consultation

Halo’s ENT service covers common ear, nose and throat procedures performed as day cases using minimally invasive techniques where possible.

Day-case ENT Minimally invasive

Common procedures include:

  • Adenoidectomy — removal of enlarged adenoids; usually day-case.
  • Tonsillectomy — surgical removal for recurrent tonsillitis.
  • Foreign body removal — microscope- or endoscope-assisted extraction.
  • Mastoidectomy — for cholesteatoma or infection when indicated.
    • Nasal surgery (septoplasty / turbinate / rhinoplasty) — corrective airway procedures.
    • Sinus surgery — endoscopic procedures to restore drainage.
    • Tympanoplasty / Myringotomy ± grommets — eardrum repair and middle ear ventilation.
    • Salivary gland procedures — diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.

Maxillofacial & Dental

Oral and facial day-case procedures for adults and children
Maxillofacial

Day-case oral and maxillofacial procedures for children and adults, from routine extractions to minor facial repairs.

Oral & Maxillofacial Paediatric-friendly

Selected procedures:

  • Wisdom teeth extraction / impacted teeth — local or general anaesthesia.
  • Child dental procedures — conscious sedation where appropriate.
  • Maxillofacial minor resections / repairs — trauma and lesion excisions.
  • Oral cavity biopsies — fast-track pathology.

Dermatology & Minor Surgery

Skin and soft-tissue procedures with cosmetic attention
Dermatology procedures

Skin and soft-tissue procedures performed with attention to cosmesis and minimal downtime.

Dermatology Outpatient Cosmetic-aware

Procedures we commonly perform:

  • Excision of lipoma / cysts / tumours.
  • Excision of benign & malignant lesions (with margins).
  • Excision of sweat glands (axillary) and targeted repairs.
  • Drainage of abscesses / haematomas / cysts.
    • Cauterization of warts and minor office procedures.
    • Wound debridement & repair.

Urology & Andrology

Short-stay urological procedures and outpatient care
Urology procedures

Minimally invasive urological interventions and outpatient procedures tailored for rapid recovery.

Urology Short-stay

Common urological procedures:

  • Circumcision — adult & paediatric.
  • Varicocelectomy — for symptomatic varicoceles.
  • Vasectomy — outpatient sterilization.
  • Hydrocelectomy / Orchidopexy / Meatotomy.
    • Penile lesion removal with functional preservation.

General Surgery & Soft Tissue

Soft-tissue surgery and diagnostic biopsies suitable for day-case pathways
General surgery

Wide range of soft-tissue procedures and biopsies suitable for day-case pathways with rapid turnover.

General Surgery Soft-tissue

Representative procedures:

  • Biopsies (lymph node, muscle, soft tissue).
  • Excision of lipoma / cysts with cosmetic closure.
  • Fistula procedures and definitive repair.
  • Foreign body removal from soft tissues.
    • Repair of wound lesions and reconstruction.

Anesthesia & Pain

Modern perioperative anaesthesia and multimodal pain pathways
Anesthesia and pain

Anesthesia & Pain

Modern perioperative anaesthesia and multimodal pain management to support rapid recovery and same-day discharge.

Anaesthesia Enhanced Recovery

Service highlights:

  • Lumbar epidural procedures and targeted injections.
  • Regional anaesthesia techniques, including nerve blocks.
  • Enhanced recovery pathways with multimodal analgesia.

Ready to Start Your Preadmission?

Our admissions team is available Monday through Friday to guide you through preadmission, confirm details, and coordinate with your specialist.

Office Hours
Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Emergency Line
033 815 1660
Location
301 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
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