(Z40.9) Prophylactic surgery, unspecified

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63 077 in individuals diagnosis prophylactic surgery, unspecified confirmed

Diagnosis prophylactic surgery, unspecified is diagnosed Women are 55.96% more likely than Men

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Men receive the diagnosis prophylactic surgery, unspecified

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Women receive the diagnosis prophylactic surgery, unspecified

0 (less than 0.1%)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease prophylactic surgery, unspecified - Men aged 60-64 and Women aged 45-49

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-19, 25-29, 40-94
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 20-24, 30-39, 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 85-95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-84

Disease Features prophylactic surgery, unspecified

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Prophylactic surgery, unspecified - what does this mean

Prophylactic surgery is a type of preventive surgery that is performed to reduce the risk of developing certain diseases or conditions. it is usually done before any symptoms of the disease or condition have occurred. this type of surgery can involve removing organs, tissues, or cells that may be at risk of developing a disease or condition, or it can involve reconstructive surgery to repair or alter the structure of an organ or tissue.

What happens during the disease - prophylactic surgery, unspecified

Prophylactic surgery is a preventative measure taken to reduce the risk of developing a particular disease. it is usually done in cases where a person has a high risk of developing a particular disease due to their family history, lifestyle, or other factors. the surgery typically involves removing or altering a part of the body that is likely to be affected by the disease, such as a tumor or a section of an organ. the goal of the surgery is to reduce or eliminate the risk of developing the disease, as well as to improve the person's quality of life.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

  • Physical examination
  • Laboratory tests
  • Imaging tests
  • Endoscopic procedures
  • Genetic testing
  • Tissue biopsy
  • Blood tests
  • Urine tests
  • Stool tests
  • Culture tests

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the risk of disease progression through prophylactic surgery.
  • Pre-operative evaluation
  • Pre-operative imaging
  • Surgical procedure
  • Post-operative care
  • Follow-up care
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12 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Prophylactic surgery, unspecified - Prevention

Prophylactic surgery is a preventative measure that can be taken to reduce the risk of developing certain diseases or conditions. this type of surgery is typically done to remove organs or tissues that have a high risk of developing cancer or other diseases. it is often done as a precautionary measure to reduce the risk of a serious health issue.