Even in today’s modern medical era, many patients still carry old beliefs, stories and assumptions about surgery. These myths increase fear, delay treatment and sometimes turn a small problem into a major emergency.

Understanding the facts can remove unnecessary tension and help patients take the right decision at the right time.

Below are some of the most common surgery myths — and the real facts every patient in India should know:

Myth 1: “Surgery means big cuts and big scars.”

Fact:
Modern surgery today is often minimally invasive (laparoscopy) – meaning the cuts are very small, recovery is faster and scars are much smaller.

Myth 2: “Once you have surgery, life will never be normal again.”

Fact:
For many conditions, surgery is what restores normal life.
Patients usually return to daily routine earlier than expected — especially with laparoscopic methods.

Myth 3: “Surgery is only needed when the pain becomes unbearable.”

Fact:
Waiting for extreme pain can be dangerous.
Example: appendicitis, hernia strangulation, gall bladder infection — can become emergencies if delayed.

Early surgery → safer outcomes.

Myth 4: “All surgeries require long hospital stay.”

Fact:
Many modern surgeries are short-stay (1–2 days) or even daycare in some cases.

Myth 5: “Anaesthesia is risky — you may not wake up.”

Fact:
Anaesthesia today is extremely safe with advanced monitoring & trained anaesthesiologists.
Millions of patients undergo anaesthesia safely every year.

Myth 6: “Surgery is only for old people.”

Fact:
Surgery can be needed at any age — children, adults, seniors — depending on the condition.
Age alone is not the reason — health status, diagnosis and risk factors decide suitability.

Myth 7: “If pain goes away with medicine, surgery is not needed.”

Fact:
Painkillers only manage symptoms.
Many problems (like gallstones / hernia) don’t get cured with medicine – they need the root cause to be treated surgically.

Why these myths are dangerous?

Because myths make patients delay treatment.

Delay = more risk + more complications + harder recovery.

Early decision → faster healing + fewer complications + better quality of life.

Takeaway

Surgery today is safer, more precise and less traumatic than ever before.

If a qualified surgeon suggests a procedure, it is not to scare you — it is to protect your long-term health.

At Guruji Surgical Centre, our focus is on:

• clear patient education

• minimally invasive techniques (where appropriate)

• faster & comfortable recovery paths

If you have doubts or fears — speak to a surgical specialist early.
Correct information is the strongest medicine against fear.