Touch Surgery Simulation - Cesarean Section (Patient information video)
Channel: Medtronic Digital Surgery
Date: 2019-03-29

A Cesarean section is an abdominal surgery to deliver a baby via the abdomen. It may be necessary to perform this procedure due to complications in pregnancy or labor, but women may also plan in advance to have a Cesarean section. This is also called an elective surgery.  


WARNING: Graphic simulated images

Disclaimer: These simulations have been created as aids to surgical training. They are not designed to replace or substitute real life operative experience, a recognised surgical training program, or the advice of a qualified healthcare professional, and they should not be used for these purposes. The surgical procedures depicted in the simulations must not be performed by any person who is not medically qualified, registered and regulated by the relevant authorities in their territory of practice to perform surgery. Medical professionals are responsible for their own clinical and surgical decisions, and should not rely on the simulations in making them. Patients should not disregard or avoid professional medical advice, or delay seeking it, because of the information in the simulations. These simulations have not been endorsed or approved by any governmental body or by any medical association or organization.