Cataract surgery is the most common surgical procedure in EU hospitals, performed 4.73 million times in 2022. Caesarean sections are also prevalent, with 1.10 million operations. Other common surgeries include cholecystectomies, knee replacements, and appendectomies. While some procedures like laparoscopic hysterectomies are increasing, others like hysterectomies and appendectomies are declining. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)