Considering Surgery?
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http://www.niapublications.org/agepages/surgery.asp 
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National Institute on Aging Information Center
Description
Deciding to have surgery can be difficult, but an informed decision may be easier to make once you know why surgery is necessary and whether there are other treatment choices. Your surgeon can help. Talk with your surgeon about your condition and the surgery recommended.