Open surgery is a type of surgery where your surgeon will cut through skin and tissue to have a full view of the area they're operating on. This is also called "traditional" surgery and creates a large incision. This can lead to a longer recovery time, higher risk of infection, and bigger scars. However, it allows the surgeon to have a better view of the surgical site and can be used for most surgical needs.
Nondiscrimination Policy Update
Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.
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