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A member asked:
Is there less risk of infections after surgery when they use scopes vs. cutting you open? or is there a risk no matter what?
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To Which surgery: are your referring? There is risk of infection whether it is open surgery or a scope is used. Let us know the procedure & we can look for stats.
Answered 9/13/2017
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