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>Being Informed About Your Operation The information contained in the patient education section of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Web site does not constitute medical advice. This information is published as a communications vehicle: to inform and to educate the public about specific surgical procedures. It is not intended to take the place of a discussion with a qualified surgeon who is familiar with your situation. It is important to remember that each individual is different, and the reasons and outcomes of any operation depend upon the patient's specific diagnosis, disease state or other medical condition. The American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational organization that is dedicated to the ethical and competent practice of surgery; it was founded to raise the standards of surgical practice and to improve the quality of care for the surgical patient. The ACS has endeavored to present information for prospective surgical patients based on current scientific information; there is no warranty on the timeliness, accuracy, or usefulness of this content. Under no circumstances will the ACS be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, special or punitive, or consequential damages that result in any way from your use of this Web site. Our Web site includes links to many other federal and professional organizations in order to provide health information for your general knowledge. You are subject to each site's privacy policy when you leave our site. ACS is not responsible for information posted on other sites. |