"Knowing how many grams that is prior to surgery is an incredibly difficult thing to do," said one of two dozen Calgary plastic surgeons.

A review of Alberta Health Services is looking for ways to reduce costs but a Red Deer surgeon says doctors already prioritize procedures to make the best use of limited operating room capacity.

The official Opposition leader is firing back at the province's United Conservative government after its review of Alberta Health Services suggests some procedures, including tubal ligation and breast reduction, have "limited clinical value."