Understanding the Risks Involved When Having SurgeryNo Surgery Is Risk Free, So What Are the Risks?
Understanding the Risks of Surgery If you are planning to have surgery your biggest concern should be the final outcome. Will your life be improved by the procedure or do the risks outweigh the rewards? No surgery is risk free, but understanding the possible complications can help you make a better decision. Immediately before your surgery the surgeon will meet with you and explain the potential risks for your surgery. This process is called “informed consent” and is absolutely necessary, but happens too late to assist in planning. A discussion of risks should take place well before the day of surgery. One of the best ways to lower risk is to choose a surgeon who performs the procedure regularly in a facility that is familiar with both the surgeon and the surgery. Common Surgical Risks: Anesthesia Complications During Surgery Most problems that arise during surgery are the result of the surgery, not the sedation for the procedure. W
