Intraoperative conversion to open technique: is informed consent implied? journal of clinical ethics Patel, C. B., Cattano, D. 2012; 23 (1): 60-67

Abstract

This case raises issues regarding the anesthesia and surgical components of preoperative informed consent and the differing views of anesthesiologists and surgeons with regards to informed consent, in the context of conversion to open surgery from a minimally invasive approach.

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