Surgeons are tasked with making sure that the patients rolled into their operating rooms are good candidates for the surgery about to be performed.
By its nature, surgery is unpredictable, but certain lifestyle behaviors have been linked to improved outcomes. To determine who might best respond to surgery, some surgeons use assessment models that help predict risk. Many also share tips with patients on how to improve health ahead of time. Hospitals, organizations, naturopaths, and functional doctors often offer help preparing for surgery with many results-based programs on the rise.