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7 Of The Top Medical Procedures Whose Risks Far Exceed Any Benefit
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Some of the top medical procedures in the world involve either radiating, poisoning or surgical removal of human tissue. To medical professionals, the solution is to eliminate the problem in the fastest way possible, regardless of the short or long-term consequences. Think twice before you decide to commit to any of these procedures. There is always an alternative.
1) Hysterectomy
A hysterectomy is major operation to remove a woman’s uterus. Hysterectomies are the second most common form of surgery for women, with more than 600,000 performed annually in the United States. The use of a power tool that minces up tissue for removal — called a morcellator — can inadvertently spread undetected cancer. While the chance of that outcome was once thought to be quite low, the FDA now says the risk is as high.
If hysterectomy has been suggested to you as an option, you should carefully weigh the potential risks so that you are able to make a comfortable and informed decision about the dangers of the procedure. whether hysterectomy is right for you. The restoration and maintenance of physiologic (normal) function is, or should be, the ultimate goal of a hysterectomy, and this is often lacking after the procedure which can produce long-term side effects which are often debilitating.
“Our profession is entrenched in terms of doing hysterectomies,” says Ernst Bartsich, MD, a gynecological surgeon at Weill-Cornell Medical Center in New York. “Im not proud of that. It may be an acceptable procedure, but it isnt necessary in so many cases.” In fact, he adds, of the 617,000 hysterectomies performed annually, “from 76 to 85 percent” may be unnecessary.
Go knife-free. Endometrial ablation, a nonsurgical procedure that targets the uterine lining, is another fix for persistent vaginal bleeding.
Focus on fibroids. Fibroids are a problem for 20 to 25 percent of women, but there are several specific routes to relief that arent nearly as drastic as hysterectomy. For instance,myomectomy, which removes just the fibroids and not the uterus, is becoming increasingly popular. And there are other less-invasive treatments out there, too.
2) Lap Band Surgery (Gastric Banding)
This is a surgical weight loss procedure that involves the placement of an adjustable belt around the upper portion of the stomach.
A study from 2011 that sought to determine the long term efficacy and safety of gastric banding for morbid obesity revealed shocking results. The study looked at 82 patients who had undergone gastric banding between 1994 and 1997:
- 40% of patients experienced serious complications following surgery
- An additional 22% had minor complications; and
- 60% needed subsequent surgery
- 1 in 6 opted to have gastric bypass
The high failure rate of Lap Band Surgery is most certainly detrimental in the long-term and continued widespread use as a restrictive weight loss operation will continue to deteriorate the health of those to who submit to this procedure.
The biggest danger of having a lap band procedure is the misconception that the band will do all the work of weight loss, and no effort on the part of the patient is necessary. In fact, one of the more common reasons for weight loss failure is the notion that a lifestyle change is not warranted. The band does force you to eat much less food, and in significantly smaller amounts. However, it is not a substitute for intelligence and common sense as to what to put into your mouth. People have been known to actually gain weight with a lap band, purely based on the types of foods eaten. The lap band is a tool in weight loss, not the answer. The only real answer to even the most problematic forms of morbid obesity is a great diet and physical activity. It’s a solution that has worked on humanity since we’ve been around.
Source: http://truthisscary.com/2014/12/7-of-the-top-medical-procedures-whose-risks-far-exceed-any-benefit/
