1. A surgical procedure that is not medically necessary or urgent, performed at the patient's discretion to improve quality of life, appearance, or comfort
The patient decided to undergo optional surgery to correct her vision.
A paciente decidiu se submeter a uma cirurgia eletiva para corrigir sua visão.
2. Elective surgery scheduled in advance rather than performed in an emergency situation
Optional surgery allows patients to plan ahead and prepare mentally and physically.
A cirurgia eletiva permite que os pacientes se preparem com antecedência mental e fisicamente.