Bucks County Orthopedic Specialists’ Kieran Cody M.D. Creates First and Only Outpatient Shoulder Replacement Protocol in Eastern PA Approved for an Ambulatory Surgery Center
Doylestown, Pa – Bucks County Orthopedic Specialists (BCOS) is proud to announce that Kieran Cody M.D. has developed an innovative surgical protocol that has become the first and only total shoulder replacement program approved for an ambulatory surgery center in eastern Pennsylvania. The approval was granted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Health following an extensive application and review process, and now permits these outpatient shoulder replacement surgeries to be performed at Bucks County Surgical Suites.
“We are extremely excited,” says Dr. Cody, orthopedic shoulder specialist, who pioneered the program and worked diligently to gain approval. “The process was very rigorous and included a review of our prior cases, surgical durations, rehabilitations, nursing protocols, outpatient protocols, and our complication rates – which obviously had to be next to zero. It was a comprehensive evaluation from the state and a huge endorsement for the protocol. Most importantly, it’s a huge win for BCOS patients.”
Total shoulder replacement surgery previously required an overnight hospital stay. But innovations in technology and techniques have enabled it to become an outpatient surgical procedure, allowing patients to recover in the comfort of their own homes. And now it can even be performed away from the hospital at Bucks County Surgical Suites’ state-of-the-art facility.
“There are clear cut benefits to performing the surgery at an ambulatory surgery center,” explains Dr. Cody. “First, the surgical center does not treat patients with Covid or other communicable diseases. It is a well-controlled environment designed specifically for healthy surgical patients.”
Patients can also expect an exceptional and personalized experience at the surgical center. “The entire staff is focused solely on the patient and the surgery,” Dr. Cody explains. “There are no distractions from other departments, ERs, or other patients.”
In fact, the ambulatory center staff is hand-picked by the surgeons. “We have hired the best of the best,” says Dr. Cody. “Our anesthesiologist specializes in outpatient procedures and the nurses are exceptional. We are a team. Taking care of each patient is our singular mission.”
As an added benefit, outpatient surgery in an ambulatory setting is often more affordable for patients, particularly those with high deductibles or co-payments.
“We provide cutting-edge medicine with a personalized touch to our patients and now we have expanded that capability even further,” says BCOS CEO Randall Gross. “This prestigious approval is a real ‘feather in the cap’ for Bucks County Surgical Suites and I congratulate Dr. Cody on both his single-minded pursuit of the approval and his achievement in securing it to benefit our patients.”
If you have shoulder issues or would like to learn more, contact Bucks County Orthopedic Specialists at 215-348-7000.
About Bucks County Orthopedic Specialists
Bucks County Orthopedic Specialists (BCOS) is the largest orthopedic practice in the community, serving the Bucks and Montgomery County region for over 40 years. The multi-specialty practice has fellowship-trained physicians from leading university hospitals, achieving exceptional results using state-of-the-art, minimally invasive treatments with a commitment from the total team to provide seamless, personalized care from start to finish. BCOS surgeons perform thousands of surgeries each year and have offices in Doylestown and Warrington. To learn more visit: www.bucksortho.com.
About Bucks County Surgical Suites
Bucks County Surgical Suites (BCSS) is an outpatient surgical center located in Bucks County, PA that specializes in Orthopedic, ENT, Podiatry, and Pain Management procedures. Licensed by the state and accredited by The Joint Commission, BCSS is part of SurgeCenter Development (SCD), a leader in ambulatory surgery centers. SCD is proud to celebrate continued success in the growth of joint replacement programs with 102 facilities in 22 states. Year to date, combined centers have performed over 11,000 joint replacements, with incredibly low infection rates.
