We've really moved far away from preventive surgery, and this is another example of that. -David R. Flum

 

We've really moved far away from preventive surgery, and this is another example of that.


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If we're going to do this operation at all in patients 65 and older, it should really be done in places that can deliver the lowest risks to the patient.

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This is not a vanity operation, it's a high-risk operation. This at least allows people who are considering this surgery to go in a little bit more with their eyes open.

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Patients aged 65 or older face a nearly three-fold increase in the risk of early mortality. -David R. Flum
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This is a major operation in a high-risk population.

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We've really moved far away from preventive surgery, and this is another example of that.

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For years, surgeons have been struggling to find the best way to avoid the greatest harm in patients with incidentally identified hernias. Avoiding harm in this case is easy — it can best be accomplished by counseling and educating patients and only repairing hernias that cause symptoms. -David R. Flum
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It's a reality check for those patients who are considering these operations.

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