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What do the surgeons give patients before they have surgery?
It depends what surgery it is, and where on your body it is.
How successful is the surgery to repair the aorta of Marfan syndrome patients?
This surgery has been performed widely since about 1985; most patients who have had a composite graft have not needed additional surgery.
Why do younger PD surgery patients fare better than older ones?
In addition, younger patients tend to do better with surgery and suffer fewer adverse effects from the surgery.
Do patients usually require a hospital stay after knee arthroscopic surgery?
Most patients who have arthroscopic surgery are released that same day; some patients stay in the hospital overnight
What does 'outpatient surgery appointment' mean?
You've an appointment for surgery but are not expected to stay over-night. (Out-patients are categorized as patients) not residing in the hospital)
How many older PD patients are treated with surgery?
Approximately 5% of older PD patients receive one form or another of PD surgery.
How long does fundoplication surgery take?
About 60 to 90 minutes but it may take longer in obese patients or patients who have had previous surgery ( operating time)
What kind of patients does a doctor deal with?
All sorts for example patients that need surgery
Who is patron saint for a patient undergoing surgery?
There are patron saints of surgeons but not of surgery patients.
Is weight loss surgery safe to have?
Most weight loss surgery is considered to be generally safe because it helps to decrease the risk of diabetes and heart disease; however, there is a risk of severe complications during and after surgery similar to other major operations. Patients at higher risk for complications during or after surgery are extremely obese patients, patients with a history of blood clots, patients that have difficulties with everyday activities, and patients with Sleep apnea.
What complications may occur after eye surgery?
Undercorrection or overcorrection in refractive surgery. Undercorrected refractive surgery patients usually can be treated with an enhancement, but overcorrected patients will need to use eyeglasses or contact lenses.
What kind of surgery is sometimes performed on patients with muscular dystrophy?
When contractures become more pronounced, tenotomy surgery may be performed. In this operation, the tendon of the contractured muscle is cut, and the limb is braced in its normal resting position while the tendon regrows
