The risks for an elective surgery will vary by the type of procedure performed.most surgeries carry a risk of infection, hemorrhage, and circulatory problems such as shock or thrombosis. The anesthesia used may also present certain risks
You should ask your doctor and surgeon about the risks well before you have the surgery. Don't wait until you are at the facility to have the procedure to ask. Also, look up the procedure online. You do not specify what type of elective surgery you are having, but you should be able to research the condition and surgery online to find out about the risks.
Organ rejection, excessive bleeding, and infection are other major risks associated with this surgery.
The risks in gastroenterologic surgery are largely confined to wounds or injuries to adjacent organs; infection; and the general risks of open surgery that involve thrombosis and heart difficulties.
Tom chose to have elective surgery to remove the warts on his had in September, after the family's summer holiday.When she asked her doctor about plastic surgery, he informed her that this elective procedure attracted certain risks that she should consider to inform her decision.
There are few risks associated with this surgery. The main complications are infection, bleeding, dislodgment of the tube, stomach bloating, nausea, and diarrhea.
The major risks associated with limb salvage are: superficial or deep infection at the site of the surgery; loosening, shifting, or breakage of implants;
Specific risks associated with LLD surgery include: osteomyelitis (bone infection)
The risks may include paralyzing or back pain
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Risks specifically associated with orthopedic surgery include inflammation at the site where foreign materials are introduced into the body, infection as the result of surgery, and damage to nerves or to the spinal cord.
Some of the risks of breast implant surgery include additional surgery, capsular contracture, breast pain, changes in nipple and breast sensation, and rupture.
Lap band surgery has a number of risks associated with it. It is an invasive surgery, so the risk of infection is present. There is also a risk of the stomach wall being cut during the procedure, which would require additional surgery. Make sure to consult your doctor to see if you are a good candidate for the surgery.