Surgical care has been an essential component of health care worldwide for over a century. As the incidences of traumatic injuries, cancers, and cardiovascular disease continue to rise, the impact of surgical intervention on public health systems will continue to grow.
Surgery is often the only therapy that can alleviate disabilities and reduce the risk of death from common conditions. Every year, many millions of people undergo surgical treatment, and surgical interventions account for an estimated 13% of the world’s total disability-adjusted life years (DALYs).

While surgical procedures help save lives, unsafe surgical care can cause substantial harm. Given the ubiquity of surgery, this has significant implications. Join Cleo and Louie as they share some insightful thoughts on plastic surgery