What preoperative precaution patient should take in selecting a surgeon?

The outcome of any laparoscopic procedure greatly depends on the experience of the surgeon. In a study from Los Angeles, the outcome of cases operated by generalists (285) were compared with those performed by specialised laparoscopic surgeons (n = 232). 10 abscesses occurred post operatively (2.4%) in the group of patients whose operation was done by general surgical services as compared to one case (0.025%) in the group of patients whose operation was performed by expert. Laparoscopy by expert (using skilled dissection, use of retrieval bag, proper ligation of stump and thorough peritoneal toilet) decreases complication rate. In experienced hands, complications may occur but are not frequent. Patient safety should be your surgeon's strongest concern.Back to TopProf. Dr. R. K.  more

The outcome of any laparoscopic procedure greatly depends on the experience of the surgeon. In a study from Los Angeles, the outcome of cases operated by generalists (285) were compared with those performed by specialised laparoscopic surgeons (n = 232). 10 abscesses occurred post operatively (2.4%) in the group of patients whose operation was done by general surgical services as compared to one case (0.025%) in the group of patients whose operation was performed by expert. Laparoscopy by expert (using skilled dissection, use of retrieval bag, proper ligation of stump and thorough peritoneal toilet) decreases complication rate. In experienced hands, complications may occur but are not frequent. Patient safety should be your surgeon's strongest concern.Back to TopProf. Dr. R. K. Mishra.  more