I think any surgeon will tell you it's a complicated procedure to begin with. I mean literally it is well documented to only be about 30% successful long term. That means, without question, almost 2/3rd's will fail and leave patients worse off than where they were.

I realize many patients don't have a choice when proceeding, especially for vascular situations. It's just already a disadvantaged situation. One one hand I see a doctor's dilemma. What do you really want them to do?

• Drugs (Opiates)?
• More surgery?

Someone in another thread made a good point. In some cases Cancer is easier to fight. But TOS is ultimately something that never goes away. In best cases, it's managed. In worse cases, it's a slow agonizing "life sentence" of chronic pain and discomfort.