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An elective surgery is a planned non emergency surgical procedure. Elective surgery is a term used for non emergency surgery which is medically necessary but can be delayed for at least 24 hours. Global Patient Outcomes After Elective Surgery Prospective Cohort Study In 27 Low Middle And High Income Countries Elective Surgery Cohort Study Surgery People who need emergency treatment will not be placed on the elective surgery list. Elective surgery . It may be either medically required e g cataract surgery or optional e g breast augmentation or implant surgery. Milburn prescribes surgery revolution to cut waiting lists. Semi elective surgery is a surgery that must be done to preserve the patient s life but does not need to be performed immediately. Elective surgeries should be performed for patients who have recovered from covid 19 infection only when the anesthesiologist and surgeon or proceduralist agree jointly to proceed. Eligere meaning to choose is surgery that is sche...