2025 Informed Consent Handout – Cesarean Sections

This handout explains the risk of Cesarean Sections (surgical births) as performed  by Dr. Reilly. It is based on Dr. Reilly’s complication rates. If you have any questions  about this information, please contact Dr. Reilly’s office at (519) 787-7418 to book  an appointment to review your questions.

Dr. Reilly started independent practice in August 2005. Between August 2005 and  Dec 31, 2024 Dr. Reilly performed 1312 Cesarean Sections. 91% of his patients  experienced no complications.

Because Dr. Reilly is operating in the abdomen, there is a risk of damaging the  bladder or bowel. Damage to these organs may be repaired during the surgery  without long-term consequence, but can also result in additional surgery, long-term  disability, and/or death. Dr. Reilly’s rate of bladder injury is 0.4% and he has not yet  had any patient experience bowel injury.  

The most common complications of a Cesarean Section are bleeding, infection, or  issues with the healing of the incision (surgical cut) These can range from a minor  issue that does not require any treatment to death. Dr. Reilly’s patients experience  greater than typical bleeding 2.2% of the time, infection occurs at a rate of 5.3%, and  incision complications occur in 2% of patients.  

Because your movement will be restricted for a time after surgery, there is a risk of  blood clots forming in your legs or lungs. One of Dr. Reilly’s patients experienced this.  

Summary

1312 C-Sections Performed