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I thought 5.5 inches didn't seem very minimally invasive either! (it's actually ju ... Read more
I thought 5.5 inches didn't seem very minimally invasive either! (it's actually just over 5) They never said why it was that size, I just figured they needed the room to do what the needed. I had one of Dr. Svensson's NP's say "oh your incision is small..." Maybe compared to a full?
I did have aortic aneurysm root repair also, Dr. Svensson wasn't sure if he would do that until he was in there, it was borderline.
No complications with bleeding, no transfusions. I was pretty anemic after surgery but that is normal after the trauma of surgery. My iron was back up at my 8 week post-op appointment.
Let me know if I can answer any other questions.
surgery lasted about 4.5 hours. I can't find the name of the anesthesiologist in my paper ... Read more
surgery lasted about 4.5 hours. I can't find the name of the anesthesiologist in my paperwork or on my online chart. I am sure he introduced himself but it was right before surgery while waiting in the hallway. I can't remember! If I find it I'll pass that along to you.