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Why aren't more surgeries performed with local anaesthetic? wouldn't it be cheaper and safer than general? is it because people would move?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes and no: Many surgeries can be performed with sedation and local anesthesia. Surgery that requires complete immobility would require general anesthesia. Some surgeons prefer general anesthesia for that reason. As a patient, you have a choice as to what type of anesthesia you would like. The anesthesiologist can discuss the options with you.
Answered 3/4/2013
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Good ?: Many minor and not so minor things can be done under local with sedation , safely. It takes a doctor well versed in doing it that. Excellent for many hernias, ask your doc if you are scheduled for something , it is always a fair?
Answered 2/8/2015
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