A method of performing at least one surgical procedure is disclosed. The method includes: preparing a patient for a first surgical procedure making a first incision through the skin of the patient in accordance with the first surgical procedure exposing a target area for the first surgical procedure through the first incision performing a step of the first surgical procedure on the target area for the first surgical procedure placing a protective pad with a fluid pocket between a vulnerable anatomical part and the target area for the first surgical procedure and closing the first incision in accordance with the first surgical procedure with the protective pad between the vulnerable anatomical part and the target area. A protective system for facilitating revision surgery is also disclosed.
