Getting a second opinion from another doctor is a very good way of making sure that undergoing the operation is the best alternative for you. If you are seeking a second opinion, make sure to get your records from the first doctor so that the second one does not have to repeat the tests. You may get a second opinion from another surgeon or from a medical specialist. You can ask your surgeon about his recent record of successes and complications, with the specific operation. If you feel it is necessary, you can discuss the topic of the surgeon's qualifications and experience with your family doctor.
Most surgeons nowadays practice at one or more local hospitals.
Find out the venue where your operation will be performed and ask your doctor about the success rate at that hospital. If the hospital has a low success rate for the operation in question, you should ask your surgeon to perform it at another hospital, which has a higher success rate.