What information is typically not required in an operative report?

In an operative report, the primary focus is on documenting specific details of the surgical procedure itself. This report usually includes critical elements such as the preoperative diagnosis, which outlines the condition or issue that necessitated the surgery, the postoperative diagnosis reflecting any changes or confirmations made during the procedure, and the name of the primary surgeon responsible for the operation.

Patient's office visit notes are not typically included in an operative report, as they serve a different purpose. These notes can provide background information and context regarding the patient's history and prior consultations but are not essential for documenting the specifics of the surgical intervention. Operative reports are intended to convey the surgical procedures and outcomes directly, and as such, the inclusion of office visit notes would be extraneous and outside the primary scope of the operative report.