If you are planning to have surgery your biggest concern should be
the final outcome. Will your life be improved by the procedure or do
the risks outweigh the rewards? No surgery is risk free, but
understanding the possible complications can help you make a better
decision.

Immediately before your surgery the surgeon will meet with you and
explain the potential risks for your surgery. This process is called
"informed consent" and is absolutely necessary, but happens too late to
assist in planning.

A discussion of risks should take place well before the day of
surgery. One of the best ways to lower risk is to choose a surgeon who
performs the procedure regularly in a facility that is familiar with
both the surgeon and the surgery.

Your post have very valuable ideas. But i don’t agree with
you mentioned "informed
consent". Because patient will get unnecessary panic.