What is Trauma Surgery?

Emergency surgical intervention for patients with severe injuries from accidents, falls, or violence requiring immediate life-saving procedures

What type of anesthesia is used?

Trauma Surgery is typically performed under General anesthesia. Your anaesthetist will review your health history, medications, and allergies before the procedure to ensure safety.

What is the recovery time?

Most patients recover within 3-6 months, though this varies by individual health, age, and compliance with physiotherapy. Light activities can usually resume within a few weeks; full recovery takes longer.

What are the risks of Trauma Surgery?

As with any surgical procedure, risks include bleeding, infection, anaesthesia reactions, and rare complications such as injury to adjacent structures. Your surgeon will discuss your personal risk profile during the consent process.

What is the success rate of Trauma Surgery?

Trauma Surgery has a documented success rate of 80% when performed by qualified surgeons at accredited hospitals. Outcomes depend on the patient's overall health, disease severity, and adherence to post-operative care.

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Q: Who needs Trauma Surgery?

Trauma Surgery is recommended when non-surgical treatments have failed, when the condition significantly affects quality of life, or when imaging confirms the need for intervention. Your Trauma Surgery / General Surgery surgeon will assess your suitability after a detailed consultation.

Trauma Surgery / General Surgery · Emergency Surgery

2-8 hours

Duration

5-21 days

Hospital Stay

3-6 months

Recovery

₹1,00,000+

Cost

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📝Pre-operative Preparation for Trauma Surgery

1Complete pre-operative blood tests, ECG, chest X-ray, and specialist clearance
2Fast (nothing to eat or drink) for at least 6–8 hours before the procedure
3Disclose all medications, herbal supplements, and allergies to your surgical team
4Stop blood-thinning medications (aspirin, warfarin) as advised by your surgeon
5Arrange for an adult companion to drive you home and assist for 24–48 hours

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Recovery / Rehab₹5,000 – ₹50,000

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