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Definition of Postoperative care
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Postoperative care: Care given after surgery until the patient is discharged from the hospital or surgicenter and, in some cases, continuing on an ambulatory basis. Postoperative care is aimed at meeting the patient's physical and psychological needs directly after surgery.