“How long does hand surgery take under anesthesia?”
I am a 38 year old female. I want to know how long does hand surgery take under anesthesia?
2 Answers
It depends on the type of procedure and the Surgeon 1-4 hours.
Hello,
There are MANY types of hand surgeries which vary in length depending on the specific condition being treated. Carpal Tunnel Release surgery takes less than 15 minutes of actual surgical time. However, patients are asked to arrive about 60 minutes before their scheduled surgery, and are observed in the recovery room after surgery for a variable amount of time before being discharged. In all, the entire surgical experience for a simple surgery such as a Carpal Tunnel Release is approximately 3 hours.
There are MANY types of hand surgeries which vary in length depending on the specific condition being treated. Carpal Tunnel Release surgery takes less than 15 minutes of actual surgical time. However, patients are asked to arrive about 60 minutes before their scheduled surgery, and are observed in the recovery room after surgery for a variable amount of time before being discharged. In all, the entire surgical experience for a simple surgery such as a Carpal Tunnel Release is approximately 3 hours.
