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General surgery is performed by a physician with specialized training in surgery. It is most commonly performed in an outpatient facility adjacent to a hospital or in an operating room of a hospital
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What is a general term for a medicine usually given during surgery that prevents a patient from feeling pain?
The terms you are looking for are: anesthesia, or anaesthesia, or anesthetic.
Can septoplasty surgery be performed as an out-patient procedure?
Septoplasty surgery can be performed as an out-patient procedure in fact this is the normal. The surgery can last one to two hours and is done with general anesthesia.
Where can I find info on guidelines for gastric bypass surgery online?
Guidelines for gastric bypass surgery include the BMI (body mass index) of the patient, the general health of the patient, the patient's ability to tolerate anesthesia and surgery, and the patient's support system.
Can a patient eat before undergoing a cone biopsy?
As cone biopsy is commonly performed under general anesthesia, the patient is usually instructed to refrain from eating and drinking after midnight on the day of surgery.
What happens during a transplant surgery?
The things that can happen during a transplant surgery are that, the patient will be put under general anesthesia and made to sleep. Once the patient is asleep, the surgeon will start the transplant surgery. After the surgery,the patient may experience some discomfort and pains at the area of surgery.
What consideration is given to a patient's overall health prior to eye surgery?
The patient's overall health must also be considered. Poor general health will affect the ophthalmologic surgery outcome.
Why patient do not eat solid food after surgery?
Yes - it is normal to not be hungry after surgery. Surgery is commonly performed under general anesthesia. General anesthesia often causes not only loss of appetite but also nausea (one of the reasons they tell people not to eat before surgery). Once the nausea wears off however, it is fairly common to be very hungry since the patient usually hasn't eaten in a while. Just how long it takes for appetite to come back depends on how well the patient feels after the surgery. The worse they feel, the more likely they are to not feel hungry.
Where is penile implant surgery performed?
The procedure is performed in a hospital with the patient under general anesthesia.
What risks are associated with rectal resection?
Rectal resection has potential risks similar those of other major surgeries. Complications usually occur while the patient is in the hospital and the patient's general health prior to surgery will be an indication of the risk potential.
Is every patient tested for HIV before surgery?
The patient is not tested for HIV prior to surgery.
How much does Bypass surgery usually cost?
The cost of bypass surgery will vary from doctor to doctor and patient to patient. It will also most likely vary from state to state. http://www.yourbariatricsurgeryguide.com/gastric-bypass-cost/
What considerations determine a patient's fitness for transplant surgery?
the patient's age, general physical condition, diagnosis and stage of the disease. Transplant surgery is not recommended for patients who have liver, lung, or kidney problems; poor leg circulation; cancer
