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    What happens during surgery?

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  • Dr Shekhar Sharma

    Colorectal Surgeon (Bowel), General Surgeon, Laparoscopic Surgeon

    As a general surgeon with 20+ years of experience, I strongly believe in “ethical & quality care”. I offer all general surgical services (e.g. scopes, … View Profile

    During surgery:

    1. You will be administered anaesthesia based on your procedure type:

    • General anaesthesia makes you completely unconscious.

    • Regional anaesthesia numbs a specific area of your body (e.g., spinal or epidural).

    • Local anaesthesia numbs a small area where the procedure is performed.

    • Some procedures may require sedation (deep sleep). You are not completely unconscious but in sleep deep enough to not feel any discomfort.

    2. Vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels are continuously monitored by your anaesthetist and surgical team.

    3. The surgical team maintains a sterile environment to prevent infections.

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