Calais Community Hospital provides high-quality inpatient and outpatient surgical services in a modern, patient-centered environment. Our Surgical Services Department includes two operating rooms, one endoscopy/procedure suite, an Ambulatory Surgery Unit (ASU), and a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). We offer a wide range of general surgery, orthopedic, podiatry, endoscopy, pain management, and minor surgical procedures.
Our experienced surgical team is committed to providing safe, compassionate, and personalized care throughout the surgical experience. Surgeons, anesthesia providers, registered nurses, surgical technologists, and support staff work collaboratively to ensure every patient receives exceptional care before, during, and after their procedure. As a smaller community hospital, we are able to provide individualized attention while keeping patients and their families informed throughout the surgical process.
The Ambulatory Surgery Unit
The Ambulatory Surgery Unit (ASU), also known as the pre-operative area, prepares patients for surgery and procedures. Prior to surgery, patients are assessed by the nursing staff, anesthesia provider, and surgeon to ensure they are ready for their procedure. Patients and families have the opportunity to ask questions, review the plan of care, and discuss any concerns before surgery begins.
Operating Rooms
Our two operating rooms are equipped with advanced technology to support both minimally invasive and open surgical procedures. High-definition imaging systems allow surgeons to perform laparoscopic procedures, including gallbladder removal, appendectomy, and hernia repair, which often result in smaller incisions, less pain, and faster recovery. Additional procedures include orthopedic, podiatry, and other specialty surgeries performed by our surgical team. Added in 2024 is the Robotic Orthopedic Surgical Assisted knee replacement and in 2025 the Smart Knee option. Click here to learn more about ROSA the Persona IQ Smart Knee and this procedure.
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Following surgery or a procedure requiring anesthesia, patients recover in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). Specially trained nurses closely monitor each patient’s recovery, manage pain and nausea, and ensure a safe transition to the next phase of care. Most patients are discharged home the same day, while those requiring additional care are admitted to the Medical-Surgical Unit for continued treatment and recovery.
Surgical Services follows nationally recognized, evidence-based standards of care and is committed to patient safety, quality improvement, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance. Staff maintain certifications appropriate to their roles, including Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and ongoing competency validation to ensure the highest quality surgical care.
Endoscopy and Procedure Suite
Our dedicated endoscopy and procedure suite is designed for procedures such as colonoscopy, upper endoscopy (EGD), pain management injections, and select minor surgical procedures performed under local anesthesia or moderate sedation. Many patients are able to return home the same day following a brief recovery period.
