My father had bypass surgery in the 80’s, surgery went fine, but the hepatitis he got (probably from a blood transfusion) almost killed him then. The complications from blood disorders did kill him eventually.
I am so very sorry.
From MDNews.Com Bloodless Surgery Grows in Popularity
Filed under: Hematology | Surgery
“More physicians today are turning to bloodless surgery, also referred to as blood conservation, because it is believed to be often healthier, safer and less costly for patients than standard surgical procedures.”
The article goes on to explain the above and list some centers that have specialized departments for ‘bloodless’ surgery, even heart surgery.
By: Jessica Grogan, MDNews.com April 15, 2011