noun
- surgical procedures performed again on the same patient, typically due to complications or incomplete treatment from a previous operation
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient required multiple reoperations after the initial surgery failed to heal properly.
- Reoperations are more common in complex cardiac procedures.
- The surgeon discussed the risks of reoperations with the family.
- Hospital statistics showed a 15% rate of reoperations for this type of procedure.
- Infection at the surgical site often leads to reoperations.
- The medical team worked to minimize the need for reoperations through careful planning.