Internal surgery day hospital

At the internal surgery day hospital, you can undergo an examination or treatment that does not involve an overnight stay in our hospital (ambulatory or outpatient). You come to the hospital the day of your treatment and can return home the same day.

Plan your appointment

Call for an appointment 011 69 97 80

What can we help you with?

The majority of patients come for chemotherapy or oncological treatment, but you can also come to this department for gastroenterological (gastroscopies under anesthesia ...), cardiological and dermatological examinations. Punctures, liver biopsies, pain treatments, port catheter placements, infusion therapies and blood transfusions also take place here.

The internal surgery day hospital works closely with social services and psychologists. The nurses can give you more information.

If there are problems at home, or if you are worried for any reason, you can contact the internal surgery day hospital or your GP. Your GP works closely with your attending doctor at the hospital.

Head nurse(s)

Erika Cauberg

Floor Ruelens

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I prepare for a day admission in the internal surgery or geriatric day hospital?

Important to know before your day admission in the internal surgery day hospital:

The day of the treatment you do not have to be sober, unless otherwise agreed.
You'll pay the necessary attention to body hygiene: a bath or shower the morning of the treatment is recommended.
You'll arrive on time (take traffic into account). In case of delay, you must notify the day hospital (011 69 97 80).
You may take your morning medication with a small sip of water (unless notified otherwise by your doctor).

If you are sick or have a fever in the morning, please notify the internal day hospital as soon as possible at 011 69 97 80 to cancel and/or reschedule your treatment.

What do I bring for my day admission at the internal surgery day hospital?

identity card
documents for hospitalization insurance (e.g., Medicard ...)
any medication that you normally take at home/medication list
comfortable clothes (for chemotherapy: clothes with V-neck or buttons in front)
a book or magazine for some distraction

How will a day admisson for chemotherapy proceed?

You'll report to the registration department (in the entrance hall) at the appointed time. Here, you will receive a recording sheet and name stickers.

Next you'll go to the laboratory to have blood taken.

Then you'll go to the internal surgery day hospital, where the nurses will guide you further and assist you where necessary.

When should you contact your doctor during chemo?

Be sure to contact your doctor when you experience one or more of the following symptoms:

Signs of infection (fever above 38°C and/or chills; sore throat; burning sensation and/or pain when urinating).
If you suffer from profuse vomiting, diarrhea, constipation for more than 24 hours.
Sudden skin rash
Shortness of breath
Pain in the mouth, difficulty or pain when swallowing
Bruises without having fallen or bumped yourself
Or when you are worried about some symptom

The doctors and our entire team are always available to assist you if necessary.

You can visit the internal surgery day hospital on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., at 011 69 97 80.

From 6 p.m. you can contact the oncology department at 011 69 97 30.

Relaxroom for cancerpatients

A special relaxing treatment room is set up, in collaboration with Huis Erika Thijs vzw, for patients staying in the oncology department or receiving chemotherapy in our hospital. Patients can go there for a gentle facial treatment or relaxing massage by a beauty consultant from Huis Erika Thijs. The treatment is completely free of charge for the patient. For more info on dates and to register for a session, please contact our team at 011 69 91 11.