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Old 09-23-2010, 16:19   #8
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Best of luck and make sure the surgeon has a track record of doing these laparoscopically....ask about major complication rates, % converted to open and why, etc. If they do 1 or less a month or so, find another surgeon, you would prefer someone who does these routinely just like for any other procedure, not that they are a weekly event except in some of the major university centers.

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ss, thanks again. Met with the surgeon today, felt really good about our conversation, his record and the actual procedure/risks etc. He said I should be good to go for the scope, sees no problems at this time. I'm confident I have the right surgeon and will have it done 4 Oct.
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