post-operative
Adjective
Meaning
post-operative (not comparable)
Alternative spelling of postoperative
Synonyms
Examples
Conceptually, the laparoscopic approach is intended to minimise post-operative pain and speed up recovery times, while maintaining an enhanced visual field for surgeons.
“It allows cardiac and thoracic surgeons to perform complex operative procedures in a minimally invasive manner, resulting in less risk of infection, less post-operative pain and quicker patient recovery,” he said.
It may also be variably used to describe emergence delirium (immediate post-operative confusion) and early cognitive dysfunction (diminished cognitive function in the first post-operative week).
Resistance training is not recommended in the immediate post-operative period in patients who have undergone axillary lymph node dissection for breast cancer.
During the post-operative period, the patient's general function is assessed, the outcome of the procedure is assessed, and the surgical site is checked for signs of infection.
For example, preoperative and postoperative becomes pre- and postoperative (not pre- and post-operative ) when suspended.