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Prevention & Treatment
Surgery
Preparing for Surgery
Learn what questions to ask in advance, what to do at home, and more so you surgery can be as safe and successful as possible.
Knowing what to expect and how best to prepare for a surgery can not only help keep you safe and improve outcomes, but help you approach your procedure with more confidence.
Vascular Surgery: How to Prepare
Medically reviewed by Yasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCI
How to Prepare for a Vasectomy
Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD
What Pediatric Surgery Entails
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
The Risks of Surgery for the Older Adult
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
What to Look for in a Hospital When Planning to Have Surgery
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
What You Should Know About Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Medically reviewed by Jennifer Schwartz, MD
Using Butterfly Needles for Blood Draws and IVs
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
What Flu Shot Should You Get If You Are Going to Have Surgery?
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Tips for Choosing a Great Surgeon
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
10 Things You Should Tell Your Surgeon Before You Have Surgery
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
How to Get a Second Opinion on Surgery
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Paying for Surgery Costs That Insurance Won't Pay
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
For Patients: Understanding the Risks of Having Surgery
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
How to Prepare for Oral Surgery and Avoid Complications
Medically reviewed by Sumaya Ibraheem, DDS
What to Expect During Liver Function Tests
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
If You Have Liver Disease, Should You Have Surgery?
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
How Long You Should Wait Between Surgeries
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
When Hysterectomy May Be Your Only Option for Adenomyosis
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
How and When to Say No to Surgery
Fact checked by James Lacy
What Is a Urethrotomy and Why Is It Important?
Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD
What Do Your PT, PTT, and INR Results Mean?
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
How to Make Blood Draws Easier
Medically reviewed by Chris Vincent, MD
Why You Can't Eat or Drink Before Surgery
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Making Sense of Blood Thinners For Surgery Patients
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Why You Must Remove Jewelry and Piercings Before Surgery
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Chem 7 Blood Chemistry Tests: Basic Metabolic Panel
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Surgery and Versed (Midazolam)
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Types of Anesthesia Used During Surgery
Medically reviewed by Jenny A. Dhingra, MD
What You Should Know About Your CBC Lab Results
Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
Getting Ready for Surgery the Right Way
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
How to Pack for a Comfortable Hospital Stay
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Dealing With an Unplanned or Emergency Surgery While Traveling
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Quitting Smoking Can Improve Surgical Outcome
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
What Do I Do If I'm Sick and I'm Supposed to Have Surgery?
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Pot Smoking: How Marijuana Can Affect Your Surgery
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
How to Decide If You Need Surgery
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Understanding the Multiple Causes of Kidney Failure
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
These Are the Commonly Used Medications Before and After Surgery
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Bowel Prep Made Easy: Step-by-Step Instructions
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
How Catheters Are Used After Surgery
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Help! I'm Having Surgery and I'm Freaking Out!
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Understanding Common Blood Tests and What They Mean
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Anesthesia Awareness Is a Rare Complication of Surgery
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Why Packed Red Blood Cells Are Used in Transfusions
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Risks Associated With the Placement and Use of Central Lines
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Blood Work Tests Before Surgery
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Common Tests: Before and After Surgery
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Important Questions to Ask Before You Have Surgery
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
How to Relieve Your Fear When You Are Scared of Surgery
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
12 Smart Tips to Help You Prepare for Surgery and Stay Healthy
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
The Reasons Why Surgery Costs So Much
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Curious About Vecuronium?
Medically reviewed by Violetta Shamilova, PharmD
Discover Why and How Diprivan Is Used During Surgery
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Gallbladder Surgery: What to Expect on the Day of Surgery
Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD
Hernia Surgery: How To Prepare
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
What to Expect on the Day of Your Hysterectomy Surgery
Medically reviewed by Jessica Shepherd, MD
Mastectomy: How to Prepare
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Cataract Surgery: How To Prepare
Medically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MD
Cataract Surgery: What to Expect During Surgery
Medically reviewed by Johnstone M. Kim, MD
Mastectomy: What to Expect on the Day of Surgery
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Hernia Surgery: What to Expect on the Day of Surgery
Medically reviewed by Jennifer Schwartz, MD
How to Prepare for Vaginoplasty
Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD