Surgery is safer when long-term conditions are under control beforehand. The pre-operative clinic assesses patients with problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart, lung or kidney disease before an operation and provides pre-operative support to patients undergoing surgery. It reviews medicines, checks that the necessary tests are done, and works with the surgeon and anaesthetist on which medicines to continue or pause.

How the Procedure Can Help

Optimising these conditions lowers the risk of complications during and after surgery and helps avoid last-minute delays. Patients leave with clear instructions for the days before the operation.

Risks and Considerations

Surgery may be postponed briefly if a condition needs better control first. In urgent cases the operation proceeds with a careful risk assessment, and final decisions rest with the surgeon, anaesthetist and physician together.