Introduction. Introduction Waking up during surgery is a rare event, but when it happens, the aftermath can extend beyond the operating room. One pressing question often lingers: What are the potential post-traumatic symptoms that patients may experience after such an unsettling experience?. Waking up during surgery is a rare event, but when it happens, the aftermath can extend beyond the operating room. One pressing question often lingers: What are the potential post-traumatic symptoms that patients may experience after such an unsettling experience? Unveiling the Aftermath. Unveiling the Aftermath While waking up during surgery is usually brief and painless, a subset ... [Read More]