Surgery is a combination of modern knowledge, impeccable manual skills, and experience. Just like when you entrust a musical instrument for tuning or a car for repair, it's important to do your research and seek recommendations from friends and specialists when it comes to choosing a surgeon. After all, during surgery, a person's health and sometimes even their life are in the hands of the surgeon. Would you want to be operated on by the first resident you meet?

The duration of the operation depends on many factors, such as the patient's anatomy, previous surgeries, anesthesia, and unforeseen circumstances. Therefore, the same standard operation may take different times for different patients.

The most common complications are bleeding, damage to adjacent organs, and wound infection. Although we take measures to prevent complications, unfortunately, they can still occur in a minimal percentage of cases.

Various formulas can estimate the risk of complications in the perioperative period. They consider the type of operation, its complexity and duration, comorbidities, and the patient's functional status. You can use a calculator in the "operations" section to estimate the risk.

No, a change in the surgical approach is not considered a complication if it is necessary for any reason.

The postoperative period can vary for each patient. Please carefully read the surgeon's recommendations in the discharge letter. It's important not to neglect sick leave and take painkillers in a timely manner. Pain is difficult to manage at its peak. If you experience sudden health deterioration or have any concerns, please contact your surgeon immediately or go to the nearest emergency department.

If you experience acute deterioration in your condition or have any concerns that you don't know how to handle, please contact your surgeon immediately or go to the nearest emergency department.