- Do I need surgery? Are there other choices?
- What kind of surgery will I have?
- Is the surgery to cure my condition, help me feel better, or both?
- Can we look at my X-rays, CT scan, MRI, PET-scan?
- Can you draw me a picture of what the surgery will be like?
- Will you do my surgery? Who else will be in the operating room?
- How difficult is my surgery compared to other surgeries you do?
- How many times have you done this surgery? When was the last time you did it?
- What are the risks of this surgery?
- Will I need more than one surgery?
- Do I need surgery right away? Can I wait to have surgery (for example, until after a school event or the end of a sports season)?
- How long will the surgery take?
- How long can my parents/family stay with me before the surgery?
- Will I feel pain during the surgery? Will I be uncomfortable? Will I be awake? Will I remember it?
- Will there be photos or videos taken during surgery? Can I see them?
- How can I explain this surgery to my family and friends?
- Will I need more treatment after surgery? How long after surgery before I start other treatments if needed?
- Should I ask another surgeon for their opinion?