What is Damage Control Surgery?

Initial life-saving surgery in critically injured patients, stopping bleeding and contamination before definitive repair.

What type of anaesthesia is used?

Damage Control Surgery is typically performed with General. The anaesthesia team will review your health history and allergies before the procedure.

How long does the procedure take?

The typical duration is noted in the quick stats above. This may vary depending on complexity and individual patient factors.

What are the risks of Damage Control Surgery?

Risks include minor discomfort, bruising, rare infection, and in some cases incomplete results requiring repeat testing. Serious complications are uncommon but are discussed at consent.

What is the success rate of Damage Control Surgery?

Damage Control Surgery has a documented success rate of 75% (high-grade trauma) at accredited centres. Individual outcomes depend on the underlying condition, patient health, and care team expertise.

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Q: Who needs Damage Control Surgery?

Damage Control Surgery is recommended for patients with specific symptoms, abnormal test results, or as part of a planned treatment pathway. Your Trauma Surgery specialist will evaluate your suitability.

Trauma Surgery · Trauma & Critical Care

1–2 hours initial; staged completion

Duration

Inpatient

Setting

ICU followed by staged procedures

Recovery

₹2,00,000+

Cost

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🔬How the Procedure is Performed

1Check-in and pre-procedure assessment — vitals, allergy review, consent signing
2Administration of general to ensure comfort throughout
3Execution of the core procedure: initial life-saving surgery in critically injured patients, stopping bleeding and contamination before definitive repair.
4Real-time monitoring of vital signs and patient response throughout
5Completion and immediate post-procedure observation in the recovery area
6Results or imaging reviewed by the specialist; findings communicated to the patient

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Govt / Budget Centre₹2,00,000 approx.

Private Hospital₹2,00,000 – ₹8,00,000

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