Re-operation

What does "Re-operation" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Re-operation is a term used in medicine to describe a situation where a patient needs to undergo a second surgery. This could be due to a variety of reasons such as complications from the first surgery, incomplete treatment, or a recurrence of the problem. It's essentially a follow-up surgery that is performed after the initial one. The need for a re-operation does not necessarily mean that the first surgery was unsuccessful.

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