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Surgery and Hospitalization
Ask questions here about surgical procedures, minor and major, and the hospital stays that follow.
5,139 Questions
How long will you be at the hospital for hernia surgery?
Although there are many different kinds of hernias and a few different types of procedures, as well as variations between surgeons skills, most hernia surgeries take about 45 minutes, excluding pre-operative preparation (often referred to as "pre-op" or "prep") times, complications during surgery (very rare), and post-operative (or "post-op") recovery times.
Is it safe to have surgery if you have autism?
Autistic people might have some emotion problems. It's hard for them to get used to unfamiliar environment.
How has society had an impact on plastic surgery?
It is more of the "it" thing to do and more people are getting it done.
What's a good bariatric surgery blog?
There are a number of online blogs written by patients who have undergone bariatric surgery. Suggested blogs include- gastricbypasstruth.com and livingafterwls.blogspot.com and bariatricgirl.blogspot.com.
What is the medical term meaning surgical repair of a nerve?
Neurplasty
neur/o -plasty
medical definition : the surgical repair of a nerve.
Which body cavity would be opened for an appendectomy?
makes an incision in the lower right section of the abdomen.
Read more: http://www.surgeryencyclopedia.com/A-Ce/Appendectomy.html#ixzz2WbBvHo2O
What is the cost of brain surgery?
Brain surgery is expensive but it depends on a lot of factors such as complications after surgery and how long your hospital stay is. I had brain surgery in November of 2006 but I had complications that left my left side weaker than my right and was required to have extensive therapy and over a month and half hospital stay. Over all, my bills have reached close to $750,000 or more. That is not including prescription costs since my surgery.
I'm sorry, but thee are so many different kinds of surgery, and most have different ways of being approached that it would be possible to answer... Figure many thousands of $ for major surgeries (abdominal, neurological, orthopedic, etc)...
What are the expected results from cataract surgery?
Hi. Studies show that about 90% of people who underwent cataract surgery have better vision afterwards (between 20/20 and 20/40 vision). Improvement of near, immediate and distance vision, color perception and night vision were also noted after intraocular lens (IOL) placements, but results may vary depending on the type of IOL used.
Experts agree that up to 92% of patients achieve better vision without glasses after the procedure and can sustain good vision even years after lens replacement.
However, for some people who cannot have an IOL, soft contact lens or corrective glasses may also provide high magnification, although not as precise as IOLs. If you have more questions, discuss your concerns with your ophthalmologist.
Did Julie Chen have plastic surgery?
Of course she did. Just compare her face this season on Good Wife to last years
She looks 15 years younger. The jowl and neck area have both been pulled>
She has also done her eyelids!
When is surgery indicated for ovarian cysts?
Depends on many factors. As a generalization, if you are in reproductive age group (that is menstruating) and if the cyst is less than say 6-8 cm, simple (thats not many walls and solid areas inside) and clear, then you can leave them for a while. But need to follow up regularly. In almost every other situations surgery need to be considered.
Who preformed the first kidney transplant?
Joseph Murray performed the first successful transplant, a kidney transplant between identical twins, in 1954, successful because no immunosuppression was necessary in genetically identical twins.
Can laparoscopy treat endometriosis?
Yes, laparoscopy is used to diagnose and treat endometriosis. The procedure serves both a diagnostic and therapeutic (as in treatment) purpose, sometimes within the same session.
Basic Overview of Laparoscopy for Endometriosis
Laparoscopy is a form of endoscopy, a medical procedure that is less invasive then traditional surgeries, and subsequently tends to be safer. It utilizes a hallow tube equipped with a tiny camera, known as a scope (hence the 'scopy' part of the term) to provide real-time video footage of internal structures. This allows for direct visualization of tissue structures.
When laparoscopy is used to diagnosis or treat endometriosis, the scope is usually is routed through the uterus, as this is the most common location of abnormal tissue, also know as endometrial implants, or endometrial lesions.
Laparoscopy to Diagnose Endometriosis
Laparoscopy is used for exploratory purposes in order to confirm that endometriosis is present and to pinpoint the precise location/s of endometriosis lesions. Attachments are inserted through the hallow tube to enable tissue biopsy, the removal of a small tissue sample that is later tested for a particular abnormality. To diagnosis endometriosis, the tissue sample is evaluated for the presence of endometrial cells. A tissue sample that tests positive for endometrial cells provides a definitive diagnosis(absolutely positive diagnosis) of the condition.
How Laparoscopy is Used to Treat Endometriosis
During exploration, the provider may be able to remove endometrial implants by placing a special attachment through the scope. When successful, removal of endometrial implants serve as a definitive cure. However, adjuvant therapies (to compliment the primary treatment), such as a hormonal drug regimen, may be used after the procedure, just in case some tissue remnants were missed, and also to reduce the risk of new growth.
Do you have to get surgery if you tore a muscle in your knee?
More then likely the doctors would have to go in and smooth the soft part of your knee back down. I am not completely positive, but I know someone who tore it, and had to go into a minor operation to soften it and smooth is all down, so there would bw no tear.
What happens when disolvable stitches don't dissolve?
Sometimes the dissolvable stitches takes longer to dissolve. If it is external and accessible, just cut it and remove it. Deep sutures can be left and will eventually dissolve. If it causes recurrent problems with infection, the wound can be explored and stitches removed.
What is the before gastric bypass?
Before gastric bypass canidates must follow a diet. The diet is for many reasons. For example, like getting use to how you will eat (smaller portions). There are many reasons why a strict diet is followed before surgery. Most of the time the diets are given to prepare the patients body for surgery. For more information go to: http://www.bariatricchoice.com/pre-op-bariatric-diet-for-bariatric-gastric-bypass-surgery-patients.aspx
What is the purpose of a gastric emptying scan?
The study is used most frequently to evaluate patients who have symptoms suggestive of decreased, delayed, or rapid gastric emptying, and no visible abnormality to explain their symptoms.
Is hair transplant surgery dangerous?
Yes, off-course, at the age of 20, a hair transplant is safe. You can attain from experts. Before providing treatment, a professional will diagnose the patient's health and after this, will provide treatment. You can visit VJ’s Cosmetology Clinic to get treatment for the Best Hair Transplant in Vizag.
