5 Questions to Ask Your Urology Surgeon Before and After Surgery (1)

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5 Questions to Ask Your Urology Surgeon Before
and After Surgery
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So you have been scheduled for a urologic
surgery. It is most likely related to your colon
and gynecological organs. Common urologic
operations include bladder surgery, kidney
removal, and prostatic surgery among others. As
your operation date approaches, its normal to
feel anxious and have questions about what to do
before the procedure and whats going to happen.
From what will I eat to will it be painful,
you cant seem to relax. You even start searching
online and read stories who have experienced the
procedure. But no matter how many online posts
you read beforehand, youll never feel at ease.
This is why it is best to speak with your
surgeon and ask him everything. This will help
give you peace of mind and reduce your worries.
Here are five questions to make sure you are in
good hands 1. Can you discuss more the
details of the surgery? You may have already an
idea of the kind of surgery you will be having,
but
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• there are some medical terms that you cant
  really comprehend. You want to build trust with
  your urologist, and the most effective way to do
  this is to establish a transparent communication
  with him. If the doctor cannot explain the
  details of the procedure in a clear and
  nontechnical language, you might want to request
  another surgeon.
• What kind of result should I expect after the
  surgery?
• The success of the surgery is your ultimate
  concern. Before putting your life in the
  line,you are not only thinking about yourself but
  also every member of
• your family, including your spouse, children,
  parents, and close friends. You
• want to know whether your health condition will
  improve after the surgery or if there will be
  side effects.
• How fast will it take me to recover?
• Say you work in Singapore and you handle a team
  or big accounts. You may feel worried about your
  teammates if they can do their tasks properly
  without you. If you have these thoughts in mind,
  you should ask your urology surgeon Singapore
  about your recovery time so you can give your
  team a heads up.
• How many surgical operations have you performed?
• Throwing this question to your urologist does not
  intend to offend or insult him. It is an
  essential question that your surgeon is obliged
  to honestly answer. It is important to know that
  your urologist have performed the same procedure
  in the past. And knowing such fact will calm your
  mind.
• What if I want to delay the surgery, will I put
  myself at risk?
• When it comes to urology-related conditions,
  watchful waiting is an option to see if your
  condition progresses or not. There are some
  patients who can
• delay surgery for months or years. Ask your
  surgeon if its also the same case
• with yours. You dont want to rush things,
  though.
• Asking your urologist these questions before
  consenting to a procedure is a must. Remember
  that a conversation in the present can save your
  life in the future.