Damage Control Surgery

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.