Post-Operative Care
at home in Sri Lanka.
Post-operative care at home in Sri Lanka means your surgical recovery continues under professional clinical supervision — without the cost or risk of extended hospital admission. BetterHands places PHSRC-registered nurses for wound care, discharge monitoring, and recovery support across Colombo, Kandy, Galle, and island-wide from Rs. 7,000/day.
Clinical-grade home recovery
PHSRC-registered nurses only
Rs. 7,000
From / day
Rs. 7,000
Daily post-op care from
Per day — island-wide
24–48h
Urgent discharge placement
Colombo & surrounding areas
14 Days
Placement guarantee
Or we escalate immediately
100%
PHSRC-registered nurses
Verified before first visit
Why families across Sri Lanka choose home recovery
Recovery is faster at home than in hospital.
After surgery at Asiri Medical Centre, Nawaloka, Lanka Hospitals, or the National Hospital of Sri Lanka, the clinical priority shifts from acute treatment to recovery management. That recovery — wound healing, pain control, mobility restoration — happens better at home, according to the Sri Lanka Ministry of Health.
Hospital environments carry a higher risk of post-operative infection, disturbed sleep, and psychological stress. Post-operative care at home delivers the same clinical standard — wound assessment, medication management, vital signs monitoring — in the environment where your loved one heals fastest. BetterHands nurses coordinate directly with the treating surgical team throughout.
- Lower hospital-acquired infection risk at home
- Better sleep and psychological recovery in familiar surroundings
- One-to-one nursing attention vs. shared ward staffing ratios
- Significant cost saving vs. extended private hospital admission
- Direct family involvement in the recovery process
Cost comparison — 7-day recovery
Private hospital bed (Colombo)
Rs. 175,000–560,000
7 days × Rs. 25k–80k/day before medical fees
BetterHands post-op home care
Rs. 49,000
7 daily nursing visits at Rs. 7,000/day
Indicative comparison only. Hospital costs vary by facility and procedure.
Post-operative care by surgery type
We support recovery after every major surgery in Sri Lanka.
Each surgery requires a different post-operative protocol. BetterHands nurses are matched to your specific procedure — not assigned generically.
Cardiac Surgery Recovery
After open-heart surgery or cardiac procedures at hospitals like Asiri Heart Centre or Nawaloka, patients require structured daily wound inspection, fluid monitoring, medication management, and graduated activity support at home.
- Sternal wound care & dressing
- Fluid balance monitoring
- Cardiac medication schedule
- Activity progression guidance
- Vital signs twice daily
Orthopaedic Surgery Recovery
Hip replacement, knee replacement, and fracture repair surgeries discharged from Lanka Hospitals or Durdans require daily wound care, physiotherapy guidance, fall prevention, and anti-coagulation medication management.
- Surgical wound & staple care
- DVT prevention monitoring
- Mobility & transfer assistance
- Physiotherapy exercise guidance
- Pain medication management
Abdominal & Laparoscopic Surgery
After abdominal surgery — appendectomy, cholecystectomy, bowel surgery — patients need careful drain management, wound monitoring for infection, nutrition support, and gradual activity reintroduction at home.
- Drain & tube management
- Wound infection monitoring
- Nutrition & hydration support
- Stoma care where required
- Pain & nausea management
Gynaecological Surgery Recovery
After hysterectomy, myomectomy, or laparoscopic gynaecological procedures, post-operative home nursing covers perineal care, wound management, hormone medication schedules, and early mobility support.
- Perineal & abdominal wound care
- Catheter management
- Hormone medication schedule
- Compression therapy support
- Mood & recovery monitoring
Spinal Surgery Recovery
Post-spinal surgery recovery requires precise positioning protocols, wound monitoring, pain medication management, and careful neurological assessment at home to prevent complications.
- Spinal wound care
- Positioning & transfer protocols
- Neurological observation
- Pain management schedule
- Mobility restriction support
General & Elective Surgery
Hernia repair, thyroidectomy, varicose vein surgery, and other elective procedures all benefit from daily post-operative nursing visits — reducing the risk of wound infection and unnecessary hospital readmission.
- Post-op wound assessment
- Suture & staple care
- Discharge medication review
- Signs of complication monitoring
- Surgeon communication
How post-operative home nursing works
A structured recovery plan from discharge to independence.
Days 1–3
Acute Post-Discharge
- Daily wound inspection & dressing
- Vital signs twice daily
- Pain medication management
- Drain & catheter care
- IV therapy if prescribed
- Surgeon communication
Days 4–10
Active Recovery
- Wound healing assessment
- Graduated mobility support
- Suture/staple removal
- Medication review & adjustment
- Nutrition & hydration monitoring
- Family progress briefing
Weeks 2–4
Rehabilitation
- Wound closure confirmation
- Activity progression plan
- Physiotherapy coordination
- Chronic condition management
- Follow-up appointment prep
- Step-down to independence
Arranging post-op care in Sri Lanka
From discharge planning to nurse in place.
Contact Before Discharge
Reach BetterHands 3–5 days before your planned discharge from Asiri, Nawaloka, Lanka Hospitals, Teaching Hospital Kandy, or any facility. Our care coordinator liaises directly with the hospital team to review the discharge summary and surgical care plan.
Nurse Matched to Your Surgery
We match a PHSRC-registered nurse with specific experience in your surgery type — cardiac, orthopaedic, abdominal, or neurological. Not a general nurse assigned by availability. A nurse with the right clinical background for your procedure.
First Visit on Discharge Day
For planned discharges, your nurse arrives on the day you leave hospital. No gap in clinical care. No night where wound management is left entirely to the family. The transition from hospital to home is seamless.
Daily Visits + Clinical Reports
Every visit produces a documented clinical update — wound progress, vital sign trends, medication compliance, and any concerns — shared with the family and available for your follow-up surgical appointment.
Why families choose BetterHands for post-op recovery
Clinical quality at home, island-wide.
PHSRC-Registered Nurses Only
Every BetterHands nurse placed for post-operative care holds a current PHSRC practising certificate — verified before the first visit, not after.
14-Day Placement Guarantee
Your post-op nurse is placed within 14 days of a confirmed care assessment. For urgent discharge cases, we target 24–48 hours.
Surgeon Coordination
Our nurses follow your surgeon's discharge plan precisely and communicate clinical updates directly to the treating team when needed.
Island-Wide Coverage
Colombo, Kandy, Galle, Negombo, Kurunegala — the same post-op nursing standard, the same guarantee, everywhere in Sri Lanka.
Same Nurse Continuity
Wound healing is better observed by the same clinical eyes every day. We maintain the same nurse throughout your recovery where possible.
Family Progress Reports
After every post-op nursing visit, your family receives a clinical update — wound photos on request, vital sign trends, and any concerns flagged immediately.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about post-operative care in Sri Lanka.
For the post-acute recovery phase — typically after the first 24–48 hours — yes. Research consistently shows lower infection rates and faster recovery at home. BetterHands nurses maintain the same clinical standard as a private ward, following the surgeon's discharge plan precisely and escalating to the treating team when any concern arises.
Yes. BetterHands PHSRC-registered nurses perform suture and staple removal at home across Sri Lanka, based on the surgeon's instructions. This removes the need for a hospital return visit solely for suture removal — saving time and reducing the risk of cross-infection from hospital environments.
A standard daily post-op nursing visit covers wound inspection and dressing change, vital signs monitoring, medication administration and review, drain or catheter care if applicable, pain assessment, and a written clinical update sent to the family. The visit typically lasts 45–90 minutes depending on the complexity of care required.
Contact BetterHands as early as possible — ideally 3–5 days before planned discharge. Our care coordinator liaises with your hospital team, reviews the discharge summary, and confirms a matched nurse before your loved one leaves hospital. For urgent same-day requests in Colombo, we do our best to arrange coverage within 24 hours.
Yes. Our post-op nurses document every clinical observation and can communicate directly with your surgeon or treating physician at Asiri, Nawaloka, Lanka Hospitals, Teaching Hospital Kandy, or any other facility. All clinical records are maintained and available for follow-up appointments.
Families we've supported through recovery
Real families. Real surgical recoveries.
“After my father's heart surgery at Lanka Hospitals, the nursing team from BetterHands provided exceptional post-operative care at home. They were thorough, kind, and always on time.”
Roshan & Dilini P.
Nugegoda
“The wound care provided for my mother's post-surgical recovery was exceptional. The nurse was highly skilled and always explained everything clearly. I would recommend BetterHands without hesitation.”
Dr. Tharanga S.
Colombo 05
“After my mother's discharge from Nawaloka, the BetterHands nurse handled her wound care and monitoring at our Dehiwala home flawlessly. Their coordination with the hospital made a stressful time so much easier.”
Ruwan F.
Dehiwala
Related clinical care services across Sri Lanka
Post-operative home nursing island-wide
Recovery support in every province of Sri Lanka.
Colombo, Kandy, Galle, Negombo, Kurunegala and beyond — the same clinical post-op standard and 14-day guarantee, everywhere.
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Arrange post-operative care
anywhere in Sri Lanka.
Tell us about the surgery and discharge date. Our team will match a PHSRC-registered nurse experienced in your specific procedure — anywhere on the island — before your loved one leaves hospital.
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