I disagree. Pre-X checklists exist because the reliability gained by going through step-by-step isn't easily replicated by other means. And, even if the surgeon

I disagree. Pre-X checklists exist because the reliability gained by going through step-by-step isn't easily replicated by other means. And, even if the surgeon has done your procedure every day this week, what are the odds they did it for someone with exactly your 'specs'? Surely there are considerations to be made based on age, gender, allergies, fitness level, and much more that it would be worthwhile to address prior to cutting into the patient.