Before surgery, you have tests to check your fitness and you meet members of your treatment team. You usually go into hospital on the morning of your operation. The length of your hospital stay ...
If you're sick with a respiratory condition (like bronchitis or pneumonia) or a contagious illness (like the flu or chickenpox), your surgery will likely be postponed. For many people, preparing for ...
Nerve or blood vessel injury: The surgery may inadvertently damage nearby nerves or blood vessels, potentially causing numbness, tingling or circulation problems. Allergic reactions: Allergic ...