Some surgeons work in two operating rooms at the same time
It is risky for patients when a surgeon tries to participate in two surgeries in two operating rooms at once
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Even though infections should be treated as soon as possible, some surgeons are not interested in follow-up care after surgery
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Poor preparation for anesthesia and immobility can cause nerve injuries
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read moreWhen it comes to operating rooms, two surgeons are not necessarily better than one
Two surgeons overlooks filed hiatal hernia repair, leaving patient with lifetime inability to hold down food
read moreThe risky role of physician assistants and nurse practitioners in neurosurgery
Some neurosurgeons turn over too many responsibilities to less-trained mid-level providers
read moreWatch out for these signs after a hernia repair
If a repair goes bad, timing can be important
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Surgeon delayed diagnosis and treatment of hole in stomach of gastric sleeve patient, leaving her with a feeding tube
read moreThe importance of pre-surgery cardiac clearance
Do not allow your doctors go through the motions when it comes to cardiac clearnace
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