What questions should I ask my doctor before anastomosis surgery?

What questions should I ask my doctor before anastomosis surgery?

If you need to have anastomosis surgery and you’re worried about anastomotic leaks, you can ask your healthcare provider about your personal risk factors, what preventative measures they might take and what kind of intervention they might recommend for you. For instance:

• Is my surgery a higher-risk surgery for anastomotic leaks?
• Am I at higher risk?
• How do you control for anastomotic leaks?
• Do you test for leaks at the time of surgery?
• How will I be screened for leaks following surgery?
• What will happen if I have a leak after surgery?