Surgical risk stratification
| Surgical category . | Examples . |
|---|---|
| Major | Spinal/neurosurgical procedures |
| Laparotomy | |
| Prostatectomy | |
| Tonsillectomy | |
| Hysterectomy | |
| Prostatectomy | |
| Orthopedic (eg, joint replacement or amputation) | |
| Caesarean section | |
| Minor | Biopsy: breast, cervical |
| Complicated dental extractions | |
| Gingival surgery | |
| Laparoscopic procedures | |
| Single treatment if uncomplicated | Cataract surgery |
| Endoscopy (without biopsy) | |
| Simple dental extractions |
| Surgical category . | Examples . |
|---|---|
| Major | Spinal/neurosurgical procedures |
| Laparotomy | |
| Prostatectomy | |
| Tonsillectomy | |
| Hysterectomy | |
| Prostatectomy | |
| Orthopedic (eg, joint replacement or amputation) | |
| Caesarean section | |
| Minor | Biopsy: breast, cervical |
| Complicated dental extractions | |
| Gingival surgery | |
| Laparoscopic procedures | |
| Single treatment if uncomplicated | Cataract surgery |
| Endoscopy (without biopsy) | |
| Simple dental extractions |