What are the risks associated with a pancreatectomy?How many pancreatectomies do you perform in a year?Will there be a scar?
What do I need to do before surgery?What type of anesthesia will be used?How long will it take to recover from the surgery?When can I expect to return to work and/or resume normal activities?
Is there a surgeon associated with this practice skilled with OPCAB or MIDCAB procedures?Can the surgeon skilled in these procedures evaluate the patient for an OPCAB or MIDCAB procedure?How many procedures has the surgeon performed in the last year
How many times has the surgeon performed this specific procedure?Should the physician be contacted if pain develops after the surgery?When can normal activities be resumed?What about driving?
The stage of the cancer will determine whether the pancreatectomy to be performed should be total or distal.
How many of these procedures has the surgeon performed in the last year?in the last five years?What is the surgeon's morbidity and mortality rate with mitral valve repair?What will happen if the repair fails?
Orthopaedic surgeon
Is the surgeon board certified?How many penile prosthesis procedures has the surgeon performed?What is the surgeon's complication rate?
Decisions about liposuction should not be based solely on the cost of liposuction. The cheapest procedure might mean that the surgeon does the procedure quickly and incompletely. You should feel free to ask any question you have about liposuction. In fact, it is the patient's responsibility to make sure that all important questions have been asked and answered before making any final decisions about having liposuction.
How will the procedure affect daily activities after recovery?Where will the surgery be performed?What form of anesthesia will be used?What will be the resulting appearance and level of function after surgery?
What type of physician performs the surgery?Is the surgeon board certified in head and neck surgery?How many parathyroidectomy procedures has the surgeon performed?What is the surgeon's complication rate?
When a patient has questions or concerns about a proposed procedure, the healthcare professional who should provide answers is typically the one directly involved in the patient's care, such as the physician or surgeon performing the procedure. This professional is best equipped to explain the risks, benefits, and alternatives, as well as to address specific patient concerns. Additionally, nurses or other members of the healthcare team can provide support and information, but the final and most detailed answers should come from the physician.
When a patient has questions or concerns about a proposed procedure, the primary healthcare professional responsible for that procedure—typically a physician or surgeon—should provide the answers. This ensures that the information is accurate and tailored to the patient's specific situation. Additionally, other healthcare professionals, such as nurses or physician assistants, may also provide support and clarification, but the final decision and detailed explanations should come from the lead provider.