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Some nerve injuries have a narrow time window for surgical correction
Around half of all surgical site infections are preventable with proper care
Medical research shows that bariatric surgery helps patients keep weight off long-term, but it is not a risk-free remedy
There have been thousands of product liability claims about the da Vinci robotic surgery system, since it was FDA-approved in 2000
Some doctors recommend surgical facilities or extra services provided by companies that they own, without informing patients up-front of offering other options
Two Joint Commission 2017 National Patient Safety Goals focus on identifying patients correctly
Keeping a real-time medical journal is a useful tool for continuity or care, and as a records of events if something goes wrong
Experts question the ethics of online plastic surgery videos that entertain rather than inform, creating an illusion of minimal risks
Hematomas are a known complication of spinal surgery and can cause permanent injury if they are not promptly addressed
Surgical malpractice sometimes causes serious injuries at surgical sites or nearby structures