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How long does an arm amputation surgery take?
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Variable: Length of an operative procedure depend s on various factors including the skill experience of the surgeon. An arm amputation I am assuming is done above the elbow and can be done satifactorily within an hour at the most.
Answered 9/3/2015
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Many factors: The time it takes to perform a surgical procedure dependent on the surgeon’s skills and experience, the type of procedure, and the availability of assistants during the procedure. On average it should take about an hour.
Answered 3/29/2014
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