As part of your diagnosis, you and your doctor may discuss surgery as a way to correct your condition.

Many surgeons order routine lab tests before surgery. These tests help find possible problems that might complicate surgery if not found and treated early.

Learn about other surgical methods, like laser surgery and electrosurgery, that surgeons sometimes use.

The surgical team is made up many providers. These include a surgeon, an anesthesiologist, a certified registered nurse anesthetist, and an operating room nurse. Read on to learn more.

Detailed information on surgery, including surgery statistics, surgery questions, preoperative management, intraoperative management, and postoperative management

Detailed information on the surgical setting and the choices that may be available to the patient, including outpatient surgery, inpatient surgery, ambulatory surgery, and specialty surgery centers

It's important to communicate your feelings, questions, and concerns with your healthcare provider before having surgery. Take notes, or ask a family member or friend to go with you and take notes for you. Here are some questions to get you started.

Detailed information on recovering from surgery and intensive care.

It's normal to expect a certain amount of pain after surgery, but if the pain does not subside with pain medication, you may have a more serious problem. Your doctors and nurses will ask about your pain because they want you to be comfortable.

Detailed information on outpatient surgery.