Risks
All surgery carries risk, and you should be fully aware of the medical
risks associated with this procedure before you consent to surgery.
Your surgeon will discuss these risks with you during your consultation,
and you are encouraged to ask questions if there is anything you
do not understand.
You
will be required to sign a consent form before surgery stating that
you have been informed of the risks involved; that you understand
those risks; and that you accept those risks. This is standard hospital
protocol and surgery will not be performed if you do not sign.
It
is your obligation to inform your surgeon of key medical information
that may influence the outcome of your surgery or may increase the
level of risk. These include medications you are taking, history
of disease, medical complications, etc.
Risks
and risk rates vary from patient to patient depending on a range
of factors. No two people are alike. The risks listed below are
possible risks associated with this type of surgery and are mentioned
regardless of how remote the possibility:
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