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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
By Sherry Christiansen
Vasectomy: How to Prepare
Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD
An Overview of Pediatric Surgery
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Elderly Patients and Surgical Risk
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
How to Choose a Hospital or Surgery Center
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Gastric Sleeve Surgery: Overview
Medically reviewed by Jennifer Schwartz, MD
Butterfly Needles: Pros and Cons for Blood Draws and IVs
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Should You Take the Flu Shot Before Surgery?
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
6 Tips for Choosing a Great Surgeon
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
10 Things to Tell Your Surgeon Before Surgery
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
How to Get a Second Opinion on Surgery
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
How to Pay for Surgery Costs Without Insurance
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
Understanding Surgical Risks
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
How to Prepare for Oral Surgery
Medically reviewed by Sumaya Ibraheem, DDS
Liver Function Tests: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
Assessing Surgical Risk in Those With Liver Disease
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Best Waiting Time Between Surgeries
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Treating Adenomyosis With Hysterectomy Surgery
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
When Can a Patient Decide to Say No to Surgery?
Fact checked by James Lacy
Urethrotomy: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, and Results
Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD
What Do Your PT, PTT, and INR Results Mean?
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
How to Improve Your Blood Lab Draw
Medically reviewed by Chris Vincent, MD
Why You Can't Eat or Drink Before Surgery
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Blood Thinners Before, During and After Surgery
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Why You Remove Piercings and Jewelry Before Surgery
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Chem 7 Blood Chemistry Tests: Basic Metabolic Panel
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Versed (Midazolam) For Sedation and Surgery
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Types of Anesthesia Used During Surgery
Medically reviewed by Jenny A. Dhingra, MD
What Your CBC Blood Test Results Say About Your Health
Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
Ways to Improve Your Surgery and Recovery
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
How to Pack for a Comfortable Hospital Stay
Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD
What to Do If You Need to Have Surgery While Traveling
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
How Quitting Smoking Can Benefit Surgery Patients
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
What to Do If You Get Sick Before Your Surgery
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Marijuana, Surgery, and Anesthesia
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
How to Decide If You Need Surgery
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Get Info on the Multiple Causes of Kidney Failure
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Common Medications Before, During, and After Surgery
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
How To Do a Bowel Prep for Colonoscopy or Surgery
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Urinary Catheters Explained
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
10 Common Questions Before Surgery
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Understanding Common Blood Tests and What They Mean
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
When Anesthesia Awareness Occurs
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Transfusions of Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBCs)
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Why a Central Line Is Necessary and Associated Risks
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Blood Work Tests Before Surgery
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Common Blood and Imaging 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
Understanding and Dealing With a Fear of Surgery
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
How to Prepare for Your Surgery
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Why Heart Surgery and Other Types of Surgery Cost So Much
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Vecuronium Norcuron (Anesthesia Drug)
Medically reviewed by Violetta Shamilova, PharmD
How Diprivan Is Used During Surgery
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Gallbladder Surgery: What to Expect on the Day of Surgery
By Sherry Christiansen
Hernia Surgery: How To Prepare
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Hysterectomy: What to Expect on the Day of 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 on the Day of 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
By Mark Gurarie
Vaginoplasty: How to Prepare
By Colleen Doherty, MD