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PreOp® Patient Education Laparoscopy Diagnostic 3

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Channel: PreOp.com Patient Engagement - Patient Education · 2009 · Education

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Your doctor understands that all medical care benefits from close collaboration between physician and patient -- so be sure to review, with your doctor, all risks and alternatives and make sure you understand the reasons behind the recommendation for this particular procedure.

Now let's talk in detail about the procedure your doctor has recommended. That particular recommendation was based on a number of factors: Patient Education

    * the state of your health, 

    * the severity of your condition, 

    * an assessment of alternative treatments or procedures and finally, 

    * the risks associated with doing nothing at all. 

And remember, the final decision is up to you. No one can force you to undergo a surgical procedure against your will. Surgical procedures performed by making an incision large enough to expose the entire operative area are called "open" procedures.

Your doctor believes that your medical condition and overall state of health make you a good candidate for less intrusive laparoscopic surgery.

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However, it is important to understand that during the procedure, your surgical team is always prepared to convert a laparoscopic procedure to an open procedure - should they feel that your condition requires a more direct approach.


If the surgical team makes this decision, you will find upon waking up that your doctor has made a larger incision and that healing may proceed more slowly. Converting to an open procedure will effect the length of your recovery and will probably require hospitalization.


Of course, no surgery is completely risk free. But your physician believes that if you decide not to undergo the recommended procedure, you may be putting your health at risk. 

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