Can you ask for surgery without anesthesia? Understanding Your Options
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5 min read
Before safe and effective anesthetics became widely available around 175 years ago, surgery was a rare and perilous last resort. For patients anxious about modern sedation, a common question arises: **Can you ask for surgery without anesthesia?** The answer is more complex than a simple 'yes' or 'no' and is fundamentally tied to the procedure's nature and safety.
