Before the operation

For two weeks before the operation, avoid taking medicine with acetylosalicylic acid as this would increase the risk of bleeding during the operation. For 30 days before the operation, the patient may also be asked to stop taking contraceptive pills or hormone replacement therapy pills. The physician should be able to advise the patient appropriately in this regard.

Smoking patients should for six weeks before the operation forgo smoking, as smoking reduces the volume of oxygen in the blood and may significantly increase the risk of complications following surgery.

Check out the remaining information

1. Pre-operation tests

2. Operation confirmation

3. Before the operation

4. Care following the operation

5. Preparing for the operation