What is elective surgery?
Elective surgery is surgery that can be scheduled and therefore planned and prepared for. Most elective surgery is performed on a same day surgery basis so your child can come into the hospital, undergo the operation and return home all in the same day. A typical example of same day surgery would be the surgical repair of a hernia. In other cases, such as a more complex urological surgery or repair of pectus excavatum, there is a short hospital stay after surgery. How can you (the parent) prepare? Both you and your child need to be equally prepared for surgery. No amount of preparation can be successful on a child if the family is not well informed and psychologically ready. You must prepare first! Make sure you have understood the procedure to your satisfaction, including the risks and benefits of the surgery. You will be answering your child’s questions. We are always ready to answer any last minute doubts. You may have some fears related to the anesthesia. Fortunately the horror sto
Elective surgery is non-emergency surgery which is planned, allowing the patient and doctor to determine the best time and place for it. There are a wide range of procedures which could be considered elective, ranging from a hip replacement to a rhinoplasty, and elective surgical procedures are offered at most hospitals. The primary advantage of elective surgery is that it has a much more controllable and predictable outcome, since the variant of chance and emergency circumstances is removed. Some elective procedures are medically necessary, but not urgent. These types of surgeries are usually discussed at length with a doctor before the surgery takes place, and the patient may seek out second opinions and appointments with other surgeons to find the best surgeon for his or her needs. A lumpectomy to remove a lump from the breast is an example of a medically necessary emergency surgery. Other elective procedures are considered to be cosmetic in nature, which means that they do not have
