Informed Consent
Before having any surgery, your parent will be asked to sign a consent form. This form says that the surgeon has told you about the operation, the risks involved, and what results to expect. It's important to talk about all your family's concerns before your parent signs this form. Your surgeon should be willing to take the time needed to make sure you know what is likely to happen before, during, and after surgery.
Outpatient Surgery
Outpatient surgery, sometimes called same-day surgery, is common for many operations. Outpatient surgery can be done in a special part of the hospital or a surgical center. Your parent will go home within hours after the surgery. Outpatient surgery can cost less than an overnight hospital stay. Your doctor will tell you if outpatient surgery is right for your parent.