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Hypnosis in surgery--why and when.

G A Khalil

    Southern Medical Journal
    |November 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Hypnosis can be a safe and effective alternative to traditional anesthesia for select surgical patients. This study shows hypnosis facilitated good surgery and smooth recovery in ten patients.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical research
    • Psychology
    • Anesthesiology

    Background:

    • Conventional anesthesia may pose risks or be unsuitable for certain patient groups.
    • Exploring alternative pain management and sedation techniques is crucial in modern medicine.

    Observation:

    • Ten patients undergoing surgery were selected for a study.
    • These patients were chosen from a larger group of 38 individuals.
    • The study involved thorough observation of each patient's experience.

    Findings:

    • Hypnosis, used alone or in conjunction with conventional anesthesia, enabled successful surgical procedures.
    • Patients who received hypnosis experienced a smooth recovery post-operation.
    • The study demonstrated the efficacy of hypnosis in selected and complicated surgical cases.

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    Implications:

    • Hypnosis presents a viable alternative to conventional anesthesia in specific clinical scenarios.
    • Integrating hypnosis into surgical practice could improve patient outcomes and recovery.
    • Further research into hypnosis as an anesthetic adjunct is warranted.