An increasing number of surgeries are being conducted on patients who opt to remain awake during the procedure.
A recent study of data from approximately 400 hospitals between 2006 and 2010, showed that of the over 380,000 patients studied, around 14-percent stayed awake during surgery.
Not only is it cheaper than going under full sedation, it also is good for patients who may not recover as well from general anesthesia.
Dr. Ali Kasraeian said that some studies suggest that patients will feel more in control.
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