Risks and Complications
A general surgical procedure whether done open or laparoscopically involves the potential risk for complications after the surgery. These may include the following:
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- Blood clot
- Wound infection
- Cardiac events
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Injury to bowel or other internal organs
Complication rates are generally very low, but complications can and do occur even when everything is done correctly. Your surgeon always considers the risks of surgery and weighs them against the risks of not doing the operation. Surgery is only recommended when it is the better choice.