Questions Before Surgery

All surgery carries some degree of risk, so to help you determine how much risk is involved beforehand the U.S. Agency for
Healthcare Research and Quality suggest you ask your physician the following questions prior to surgery.

What operation are you recommending?

Why do I need the operation?

Are there alternatives to surgery?

What are the benefits of having the operation?

What are the risks of having the operation?

What if I don't have this operation?

Where can I get a second opinion?

What has been your experience in doing the operation?

Where will the operation be done?

What kind of anesthesia will I need?

How long will it take me to recover?

How much will the operation cost?

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   04.25.2010

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