OUTPATIENT SURGERY Continuing advances in technology and minimally invasive surgical techniques make it possible for patients at Decatur General to return home less than 24 hours after many surgical procedures — a fraction of the time needed in the past. Outpatient surgeries performed at Decatur General include the following. General Vascular Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Endoscopic Gynecological Orthopaedic/Spinal Orthopaedics Ophthalmologic Urologic Cosmetic/Plastic/Reconstructive Epidural blocks for pain management