Surgery
There is no surgical treatment for HIV.
What to Think About
People with HIV may need surgery for other conditions. You can have surgery if you are HIV-positive. But you may have a more difficult time healing after surgery if you have a weakened immune system.
Author:
Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS
Last Updated: 06/06/2007
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