Surgery for nasal polyps, which is known as a nasal polypectomy, is usually considered when others forms of treatment do not provide any lasting relief from the symptoms. Surgical removal of a nasal polyp does not guarantee permanent eradication and there is a chance that the polyp can recur.

While you may not be keen on undergoing surgery, it is important to remember that your quality of life can improve significantly after the removal of the diseased tissue. With modern surgical methods, as much of the normal tissue lining the nasal cavity is retained and the process, while invasive, does not usually result in severe complications.

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Adverse effects of any therapy should always be a consideration for a patient as part of informed consent for the procedure. A hysterectomy is no different and while the indications for a hysterectomy may make the procedure a necessity in order to avoid other complications, as is the case in dysfunctional uterine bleeding (refer to Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding), a patient has to be aware of the complications and adverse effects during and after a hysterectomy.

The “side effects” of a hysterectomy may not only be due to the surgical removal of the uterus itself but also as a result of anesthesia. The latter is usually short lived but is nevertheless an important consideration for the patient. A hysterectomy is a major surgical procedure that is usually conducted under general anesthesia. While modern anesthetics and pharmacology have drastically reduced adverse effects, it is still a concern for many patients.

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