What are the chances of someone dying whilst having a hip replacement?

My dad has got severe rheumatoid arthritis and insulin dependant diabetes and is going for a Hip replacement in a week he was told at his pre op assessment he may be given an epidural, he canno walk as his hip is going through his pelvis what are the chances of him dying his immune system is also crap.

I've had both hips replaced. It's a great surgery that puts people back on their feet.
The epidural method of anesthesia is a common one in joint replacement surgeries. It is usually given along with sedation (so he doesn't remember anything afterwards). It's very safe and doesn't have the risk of complications that may occur with general anesthesia (such as lung complications, nausea, sore throat from intubation).
If you're anxious about this, by all means bring the subject up with his surgeon.

I can't even begin to understand how worried you must be about him right now. There are risks involved in surgery whatever the physical condition of the person before hand. The best thing that you can do is ask to speak to the surgeon and the anaesthetist that are going to to be involved with your dad. They are going to be able to give you the answers you need.
I hope things go well.

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