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Ablation
Ablation is removal of material from the surface of an object by vaporization, chipping, or other erosive processes.
Ablation is removal of material from the surface of an object by vaporization, chipping, or other erosive processes.
Acute pancreatitis
Acute pancreatitis or acute pancreatic necrosis is a sudden inflammation of the pancreas.
Acute pancreatitis or acute pancreatic necrosis is a sudden inflammation of the pancreas.
Adcon-L
Adcon-L is a pharmaceutical gel designed to reduce the incidence and severity of scarring in back operations.
Adcon-L is a pharmaceutical gel designed to reduce the incidence and severity of scarring in back operations.
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) is a professional medical society of foot and ankle surgeons in the USA.
The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) is a professional medical society of foot and ankle surgeons in the USA.
Anaesthesia Trauma and Critical Care
Anaesthesia, Trauma and Critical Care (ATACC) is an international trauma organisation.
Anaesthesia, Trauma and Critical Care (ATACC) is an international trauma organisation.
Anastomosis
An anastomosis is a network of streams is the reconnection of two streams that previously branched out, such as blood vessels or leaf veins.
An anastomosis is a network of streams is the reconnection of two streams that previously branched out, such as blood vessels or leaf veins.
Angiography
Angiography or arteriography is a medical imaging technique used to visualize the inside, or lumen, of blood vessels and organs of the body, with particular interest in the arteries, veins...
Angiography or arteriography is a medical imaging technique used to visualize the inside, or lumen, of blood vessels and organs of the body, with particular interest in the arteries, veins...
Antimicrobial prophylaxis
Antimicrobial prophylaxis refers to the prevention of infection complications using antimicrobial therapy (most commonly antibiotics).
Antimicrobial prophylaxis refers to the prevention of infection complications using antimicrobial therapy (most commonly antibiotics).
Ascending cholangitis
Ascending cholangitis or acute cholangitis (or sometimes cholangitis without a modifier - from Greek chol-, bile + ang-, vessel + itis-, inflammation) is an infection of ...
Ascending cholangitis or acute cholangitis (or sometimes cholangitis without a modifier - from Greek chol-, bile + ang-, vessel + itis-, inflammation) is an infection of ...
Asepsis
Asepsis is the state of being free from disease-causing contaminants (such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites) or, preventing contact with microorganisms.
Asepsis is the state of being free from disease-causing contaminants (such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites) or, preventing contact with microorganisms.
Baker's cyst
A Baker's cyst, also known as a popliteal cyst, is a benign swelling of the semimembranous or more rarely some other bursa found behind the knee joint.
A Baker's cyst, also known as a popliteal cyst, is a benign swelling of the semimembranous or more rarely some other bursa found behind the knee joint.
Barber surgeon
The barber surgeon was one of the most common medical practitioners of medieval Europe - generally charged with looking after soldiers during or after a battle.
The barber surgeon was one of the most common medical practitioners of medieval Europe - generally charged with looking after soldiers during or after a battle.
Bariatric surgery
Bariatric surgery, or weight loss surgery, includes a variety of procedures performed on people who are obese.
Bariatric surgery, or weight loss surgery, includes a variety of procedures performed on people who are obese.
Beating heart cadaver
A beating heart cadaver is a body that has been hooked to a medical ventilator.
A beating heart cadaver is a body that has been hooked to a medical ventilator.
Becker's ASC Review
Becker's ASC Review is a print and online publication offering up-to-date business, legal and clinical news and analysis on a variety of topics relevant to the ambulatory surgery center field.
Becker's ASC Review is a print and online publication offering up-to-date business, legal and clinical news and analysis on a variety of topics relevant to the ambulatory surgery center field.
Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review
Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review is a quarterly publication offering news and analysis on business and legal issues relating to orthopedic and spine practices.
Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review is a quarterly publication offering news and analysis on business and legal issues relating to orthopedic and spine practices.
Biliary injury
Biliary injury (bile duct injury) is an uncommon but dangerous complication of cholecystectomy — surgical removal of gall bladder — an operation usually performed for gallstones.
Biliary injury (bile duct injury) is an uncommon but dangerous complication of cholecystectomy — surgical removal of gall bladder — an operation usually performed for gallstones.
Biocompatible material
In surgery, a biocompatible material is a synthetic or natural material used to replace part of a living system or to function in intimate contact with living tissue.
In surgery, a biocompatible material is a synthetic or natural material used to replace part of a living system or to function in intimate contact with living tissue.
Bladder augmentation
Bladder augmentation is a surgical alteration of the urinary bladder.
Bladder augmentation is a surgical alteration of the urinary bladder.
Blood management
Blood Management is the appropriate provision and use of blood, its components and derivatives, and strategies to reduce or avoid the need for a blood transfusion.
Blood Management is the appropriate provision and use of blood, its components and derivatives, and strategies to reduce or avoid the need for a blood transfusion.
Blood transfusion
Blood transfusion is the process of receiving blood products into one's circulation intravenously.
Blood transfusion is the process of receiving blood products into one's circulation intravenously.
Bloodless line
A Bloodless line is an area of the body usually a path reflecting the term "line" which is avascular (does not contain blood vessels).
A Bloodless line is an area of the body usually a path reflecting the term "line" which is avascular (does not contain blood vessels).
Bloodless surgery
Bloodless surgery is a term that was popularized at the beginning of the 20th century by the practice of an internationally famous orthopedic surgeon, Adolf Lorenz, who was known as "the blo...
Bloodless surgery is a term that was popularized at the beginning of the 20th century by the practice of an internationally famous orthopedic surgeon, Adolf Lorenz, who was known as "the blo...
Blunt dissection
Blunt dissection describes the separation of tissues by fingers or blunt instruments during surgical procedures.
Blunt dissection describes the separation of tissues by fingers or blunt instruments during surgical procedures.
Blunt splenic trauma
Blunt splenic trauma occurs when a significant impact to the spleen from some outside source damages or ruptures the spleen.
Blunt splenic trauma occurs when a significant impact to the spleen from some outside source damages or ruptures the spleen.
Bone grafting
Bone grafting is a surgical procedure that replaces missing bone in order to repair bone fractures that are extremely complex, pose a significant health risk to the patient, or fail to heal properly.
Bone grafting is a surgical procedure that replaces missing bone in order to repair bone fractures that are extremely complex, pose a significant health risk to the patient, or fail to heal properly.
Bone segment navigation
Bone segment navigation is a surgical method used in the field to find the anatomical position of displaced bone fragments in fractures, allowing a good fixation by osteosynthesis.
Bone segment navigation is a surgical method used in the field to find the anatomical position of displaced bone fragments in fractures, allowing a good fixation by osteosynthesis.
Bricker end-to-side anastomosis
The End-to-side anastomosis was used by Eugene M. Bricker in the Bricker conduit urinary diversion, and is still a widely used technique for performing ureteroenteric anastomosis.
The End-to-side anastomosis was used by Eugene M. Bricker in the Bricker conduit urinary diversion, and is still a widely used technique for performing ureteroenteric anastomosis.
Buccal fat extraction
Buccal fat pad extraction (or removal) is a procedure for reducing prominent cheeks.
Buccal fat pad extraction (or removal) is a procedure for reducing prominent cheeks.
Cardiac surgery
Cardiovascular surgery is surgery on the heart and/or great vessels performed by cardiac surgeons.
Cardiovascular surgery is surgery on the heart and/or great vessels performed by cardiac surgeons.
Cauterization
The medical practice or technique of cauterization is the burning of part of a body to remove or close off a part of it in a process called cautery, which destroys some tissue, in an attem...
The medical practice or technique of cauterization is the burning of part of a body to remove or close off a part of it in a process called cautery, which destroys some tissue, in an attem...
Chiroplasty
Chiroplasty, or cheiroplasty, is a term which refers to plastic surgery of the hands.
Chiroplasty, or cheiroplasty, is a term which refers to plastic surgery of the hands.
Chronic pancreatitis
Chronic pancreatitis is a long-standing inflammation of the pancreas that alters its normal structure and functions.
Chronic pancreatitis is a long-standing inflammation of the pancreas that alters its normal structure and functions.
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) is the governing body for medical doctors in Ontario, Canada.
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) is the governing body for medical doctors in Ontario, Canada.
Commissurotomy
A commissurotomy is a surgical incision of a commissure in the body, as one made in the heart at the edges of the commissure formed by cardiac valves, or one made in the brain to treat certain p...
A commissurotomy is a surgical incision of a commissure in the body, as one made in the heart at the edges of the commissure formed by cardiac valves, or one made in the brain to treat certain p...
Computer-assisted surgery
Computer assisted surgery (CAS) represents a surgical concept and set of methods, that use computer technology for presurgical planning, and for guiding or performing surgical interventions.
Computer assisted surgery (CAS) represents a surgical concept and set of methods, that use computer technology for presurgical planning, and for guiding or performing surgical interventions.
Congenital hepatic fibrosis
Congenital hepatic fibrosis is an inherited fibrocystic liver disease associated with proliferation of interlobular bile ducts within the portal areas and fibrosis that do not alter hepatic lob...
Congenital hepatic fibrosis is an inherited fibrocystic liver disease associated with proliferation of interlobular bile ducts within the portal areas and fibrosis that do not alter hepatic lob...
Corneal transplantation
Corneal transplantation, also known as corneal grafting, is a surgical procedure where a damaged or diseased cornea is replaced by donated corneal tissue (the graft) in its entirety (penet...
Corneal transplantation, also known as corneal grafting, is a surgical procedure where a damaged or diseased cornea is replaced by donated corneal tissue (the graft) in its entirety (penet...
Corner stitch
The corner stitch is a common suture technique.
The corner stitch is a common suture technique.
Craniofacial surgery
Craniofacial surgery is a surgical subspecialty of maxillofacial surgery, plastic surgery, and ENT that deals with congenital and acquired deformities of the skull, face, and jaws.
Craniofacial surgery is a surgical subspecialty of maxillofacial surgery, plastic surgery, and ENT that deals with congenital and acquired deformities of the skull, face, and jaws.
Cranioplasty
Cranioplasty is a surgical repair of a defect or deformity of a skull.
Cranioplasty is a surgical repair of a defect or deformity of a skull.
Cryosurgery
Cryosurgery (cryotherapy) is the application of extreme cold to destroy abnormal or diseased tissue.
Cryosurgery (cryotherapy) is the application of extreme cold to destroy abnormal or diseased tissue.
Curettage
Curettage, in medical procedures, is the use of a curette (French, meaning scoop) to remove tissue by scraping or scooping.
Curettage, in medical procedures, is the use of a curette (French, meaning scoop) to remove tissue by scraping or scooping.
da Vinci Surgical System
The da Vinci Surgical System is a robotic surgical system made by Intuitive Surgical and designed to facilitate complex surgery using a minimally invasive approach.
The da Vinci Surgical System is a robotic surgical system made by Intuitive Surgical and designed to facilitate complex surgery using a minimally invasive approach.
David Sarwer
David B. Sarwer, Ph.D. (born January 4, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois) is a Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry and Surgery at University of Pennsylvania.
David B. Sarwer, Ph.D. (born January 4, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois) is a Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry and Surgery at University of Pennsylvania.
Davis & Geck
Davis & Geck was a surgical/medical device company founded in 1909 by Charles T. Davis and Fred A. Geck originally located in Brooklyn, NY.
Davis & Geck was a surgical/medical device company founded in 1909 by Charles T. Davis and Fred A. Geck originally located in Brooklyn, NY.
Debulking
Debulking is the surgical removal of part of a malignant tumour which cannot be completely excised, so as to enhance the effectiveness of radiation or chemotherapy.
Debulking is the surgical removal of part of a malignant tumour which cannot be completely excised, so as to enhance the effectiveness of radiation or chemotherapy.
Desmurgy
Desmurgy is a branch of surgery which is related to dressings and bandages, techniques of making and so on.
Desmurgy is a branch of surgery which is related to dressings and bandages, techniques of making and so on.
Diabetic foot ulcer
Diabetic foot ulcer is one of the major complications of diabetes mellitus, and probably the major component of the diabetic foot.
Diabetic foot ulcer is one of the major complications of diabetes mellitus, and probably the major component of the diabetic foot.
Donna Mansell
Donna Mansell is a double heart transplant recipient who has inspired a campaign for an OPT OUT Organ Donation register as well as counselling others in a similar situation from her hospital bed.
Donna Mansell is a double heart transplant recipient who has inspired a campaign for an OPT OUT Organ Donation register as well as counselling others in a similar situation from her hospital bed.
Elective surgery
Elective surgery (from the Latin eligere, meaning to choose) is surgery that is scheduled in advance because it does not involve a medical emergency.
Elective surgery (from the Latin eligere, meaning to choose) is surgery that is scheduled in advance because it does not involve a medical emergency.
Electrosurgery
Electrosurgery is the application of a high-frequency electric current to biological tissue as a means to cut, coagulate, desiccate, or fulgurate tissue.
Electrosurgery is the application of a high-frequency electric current to biological tissue as a means to cut, coagulate, desiccate, or fulgurate tissue.
Embolization
Embolization is a non-surgical, minimally-invasive procedure performed by an interventional radiologist and interventional neuroradiologists.
Embolization is a non-surgical, minimally-invasive procedure performed by an interventional radiologist and interventional neuroradiologists.
Endocrine surgery
Endocrine surgery is a specialized surgical field where procedures are performed on endocrine glands to achieve a hormonal or anti-hormonal effect in the body.
Endocrine surgery is a specialized surgical field where procedures are performed on endocrine glands to achieve a hormonal or anti-hormonal effect in the body.
Endovascular surgery
Endovascular surgery is a form of minimally invasive surgery that was designed to access many regions of the body via major blood vessels.
Endovascular surgery is a form of minimally invasive surgery that was designed to access many regions of the body via major blood vessels.
Enhanced recovery
Enhanced Recovery is is an innovative approach to elective surgery pathways, which incorporates evidence based steps to ensure that patients are in optimal condition for treatment, and receive ...
Enhanced Recovery is is an innovative approach to elective surgery pathways, which incorporates evidence based steps to ensure that patients are in optimal condition for treatment, and receive ...
Enucleation (surgery)
As a general surgical technique, enucleation refers to the surgical removal of a mass without cutting into or dissecting it.
As a general surgical technique, enucleation refers to the surgical removal of a mass without cutting into or dissecting it.
European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery
The European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery was founded on 25 May, 2007 in Graz following the merging of EATES and ETS and registered in Brussels on 09 November, 2007.
The European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery was founded on 25 May, 2007 in Graz following the merging of EATES and ETS and registered in Brussels on 09 November, 2007.
Evisceration (ophthalmology)
An evisceration is the removal of the eye's contents, leaving the scleral shell and extraocular muscles intact.
An evisceration is the removal of the eye's contents, leaving the scleral shell and extraocular muscles intact.
ExAblate
The ExAblate (also known as ExAblate 2000) is a non-invasive medical device manufactured by InSightec, a company based in Haifa, Israel with its US office in Dallas, TX. The ExAblate uses MRI g...
The ExAblate (also known as ExAblate 2000) is a non-invasive medical device manufactured by InSightec, a company based in Haifa, Israel with its US office in Dallas, TX. The ExAblate uses MRI g...
Exploratory surgery
Exploratory surgery is a diagnostic method used by doctors when trying to find a diagnosis for an ailment.
Exploratory surgery is a diagnostic method used by doctors when trying to find a diagnosis for an ailment.
Eye surgery
Eye surgery, also known as orogolomistician surgery or ocular surgery, is surgery performed on the eye or its adnexa, typically by an ophthalmologist.
Eye surgery, also known as orogolomistician surgery or ocular surgery, is surgery performed on the eye or its adnexa, typically by an ophthalmologist.
Eyelid revision
Eyelid revision is a procedure that involves correcting or addressing any issues that have arisen from a previous eyelid surgery.
Eyelid revision is a procedure that involves correcting or addressing any issues that have arisen from a previous eyelid surgery.
Facial rejuvenation
Facial rejuvenation is any cosmetic or medical procedure used to increase or restore the appearance of a younger age to human face.
Facial rejuvenation is any cosmetic or medical procedure used to increase or restore the appearance of a younger age to human face.
Father of modern surgery
Various individuals have advanced the surgical art and, as a result, have been called the father of modern surgery by various sources.
Various individuals have advanced the surgical art and, as a result, have been called the father of modern surgery by various sources.
FDSRCS England
Fellowship in Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FDSRCS).
Fellowship in Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FDSRCS).
Fecal incontinence
Fecal incontinence is the loss of regular control of the bowels.
Fecal incontinence is the loss of regular control of the bowels.
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, often listed as "FACS", is a post-nominal title used to indicate that the surgeon's education and training, professional qualifications, surgical comp...
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, often listed as "FACS", is a post-nominal title used to indicate that the surgeon's education and training, professional qualifications, surgical comp...
Fetal surgery
Fetal surgery is any of a broad range of surgical techniques that are used to treat birth defects in fetuses who are still in the pregnant uterus.
Fetal surgery is any of a broad range of surgical techniques that are used to treat birth defects in fetuses who are still in the pregnant uterus.
Fetendo
Fetendo is a form of fetal intervention in the treatment of birth defects and other fetal problems.
Fetendo is a form of fetal intervention in the treatment of birth defects and other fetal problems.
Fetoscopy
Fetoscopy is an endoscopic procedure during pregnancy to allow access to the fetus, the amniotic cavity, the umbilical cord, and the fetal side of the placenta.
Fetoscopy is an endoscopic procedure during pregnancy to allow access to the fetus, the amniotic cavity, the umbilical cord, and the fetal side of the placenta.
Fibrin glue
Fibrin glue is a synthetic substance used to create a fibrin clot.
Fibrin glue is a synthetic substance used to create a fibrin clot.
Flap (surgery)
In medicine, flap surgery is a plastic surgery and reconstructive surgery technique that uses a flap of tissue, with an intact blood supply, that is lifted from a donor site and moved to a recip...
In medicine, flap surgery is a plastic surgery and reconstructive surgery technique that uses a flap of tissue, with an intact blood supply, that is lifted from a donor site and moved to a recip...
Flap surgery
Flap surgery is a technique in plastic and reconstructive surgery where any type of tissue is lifted from a donor site and moved to a recipient site with an intact blood supply.
Flap surgery is a technique in plastic and reconstructive surgery where any type of tissue is lifted from a donor site and moved to a recipient site with an intact blood supply.
Foot and ankle surgery
Foot and ankle surgery is a sub-specialty of orthopedics and podiatry that deals with the treatment, diagnosis and prevention of disorders of the foot and ankle.
Foot and ankle surgery is a sub-specialty of orthopedics and podiatry that deals with the treatment, diagnosis and prevention of disorders of the foot and ankle.
Forequarter amputation
Forequarter amputation is amputation of the arm, scapula & clavicle.
Forequarter amputation is amputation of the arm, scapula & clavicle.
Functional endoscopic sinus surgery
Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is the mainstay in the surgical treatment of sinusitis and nasal polyps, including bacterial, fungal, recurrent acute, and chronic sinus problems.
Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is the mainstay in the surgical treatment of sinusitis and nasal polyps, including bacterial, fungal, recurrent acute, and chronic sinus problems.
G 1/07
G 1/07 is a decision of the Enlarged Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office (EPO), which was issued on February 15, 2010.
G 1/07 is a decision of the Enlarged Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office (EPO), which was issued on February 15, 2010.
Gallstone
A gallstone is a crystalline concretion formed within the gallbladder by accretion of bile components.
A gallstone is a crystalline concretion formed within the gallbladder by accretion of bile components.
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Gastrointestinal bleeding or gastrointestinal hemorrhage describes every form of hemorrhage (loss of blood) in the gastrointestinal tract, from the pharynx to the rectum.
Gastrointestinal bleeding or gastrointestinal hemorrhage describes every form of hemorrhage (loss of blood) in the gastrointestinal tract, from the pharynx to the rectum.
Gastrointestinal perforation
Gastrointestinal perforation is a complete penetration of the wall of the stomach, small intestine or large bowel, resulting in intestinal contents flowing into the abdominal cavity.
Gastrointestinal perforation is a complete penetration of the wall of the stomach, small intestine or large bowel, resulting in intestinal contents flowing into the abdominal cavity.
Glomectomy
A glomectomy is an excision of a glomus body or a glomus cell, usually in the case of a glomus tumor.
A glomectomy is an excision of a glomus body or a glomus cell, usually in the case of a glomus tumor.
Gossypiboma
Gossypiboma or textiloma is the technical term for a surgical complications resulting from foreign materials, such as a surgical sponge, accidentally left inside a patient's body.
Gossypiboma or textiloma is the technical term for a surgical complications resulting from foreign materials, such as a surgical sponge, accidentally left inside a patient's body.
Graft (surgery)
Grafting refers to a surgical procedure to move tissue from one site to another on the body, or from another person, without bringing its own blood supply with it.
Grafting refers to a surgical procedure to move tissue from one site to another on the body, or from another person, without bringing its own blood supply with it.
Graham patch
A Graham patch is a surgical technique that is used to close duodenal perforations.
A Graham patch is a surgical technique that is used to close duodenal perforations.
Halstead's principles
Halsted's principles, also known as Tenets of Halsted in the medical community, are the basic principles of surgical technique regarding tissue handling, vascular occlusion, etc.
Halsted's principles, also known as Tenets of Halsted in the medical community, are the basic principles of surgical technique regarding tissue handling, vascular occlusion, etc.
Hand surgeon
Hand surgeons are surgeons specializing in the care and treatment of problems relating to the hand, wrist, and forearm including trauma and hand infection.
Hand surgeons are surgeons specializing in the care and treatment of problems relating to the hand, wrist, and forearm including trauma and hand infection.
Hand surgery
The field of hand surgery deals with both surgical and non-surgical treatment of conditions and problems that may take place in the hand or upper extremity including injury and infection.
The field of hand surgery deals with both surgical and non-surgical treatment of conditions and problems that may take place in the hand or upper extremity including injury and infection.
Harmonic scalpel
The Harmonic scalpel is a cutting instrument used during surgical procedures to simultaneously cut and coagulate tissue.
The Harmonic scalpel is a cutting instrument used during surgical procedures to simultaneously cut and coagulate tissue.
Hassab's decongestion operation
Hassab’s decongestion operation is an elective surgical procedure to treat esophageal varices in patients with portal hypertension as a result of cirrhosis of the liver.
Hassab’s decongestion operation is an elective surgical procedure to treat esophageal varices in patients with portal hypertension as a result of cirrhosis of the liver.
Head transplant
A head transplant is a surgical operation involving the grafting of an organism's head onto the body of another.
A head transplant is a surgical operation involving the grafting of an organism's head onto the body of another.
Heller myotomy
Heller myotomy is a surgical procedure in which the muscles of the cardia are cut, allowing food and liquids to pass to the stomach.
Heller myotomy is a surgical procedure in which the muscles of the cardia are cut, allowing food and liquids to pass to the stomach.
Hematoma
A hematoma, or haematoma, is an extravasation of blood outside the blood vessels, generally the result of hemorrhage.
A hematoma, or haematoma, is an extravasation of blood outside the blood vessels, generally the result of hemorrhage.
Hepatectomy
Hepatectomy consists on the surgical resection of the liver.
Hepatectomy consists on the surgical resection of the liver.
Herniorrhaphy
Hernia repair refers to a surgical operation for the correction of a hernia (a bulging of internal organs or tissues through a defect in the wall of a body cavity).
Hernia repair refers to a surgical operation for the correction of a hernia (a bulging of internal organs or tissues through a defect in the wall of a body cavity).
History of tracheal intubation
Tracheal intubation, an invasive medical procedure, is the placement of a flexible plastic catheter into the trachea.
Tracheal intubation, an invasive medical procedure, is the placement of a flexible plastic catheter into the trachea.
Horizontal mattress stitch
The horizontal mattress stitch is a suture technique used to close wounds.
The horizontal mattress stitch is a suture technique used to close wounds.
Hyalobarrier
Hyalobarrier is a substance to keep tissue apart post surgery and therefore prevent adhesions.
Hyalobarrier is a substance to keep tissue apart post surgery and therefore prevent adhesions.
Hypnosurgery
Hypnosurgery is the term given to an operation where the patient is sedated using hypnotherapy rather than traditional anaesthetics.
Hypnosurgery is the term given to an operation where the patient is sedated using hypnotherapy rather than traditional anaesthetics.
Ileal conduit urinary diversion
An ileal conduit urinary diversion is a surgical technique usually referred to as the Bricker ileal conduit after its inventor, Eugene M. Bricker.
An ileal conduit urinary diversion is a surgical technique usually referred to as the Bricker ileal conduit after its inventor, Eugene M. Bricker.
Ileostomy
An ileostomy is a surgical opening constructed by bringing the end or loop of small intestine (the ileum) out onto the surface of the skin.
An ileostomy is a surgical opening constructed by bringing the end or loop of small intestine (the ileum) out onto the surface of the skin.
Image-guided surgery
Image-guided surgery(IGS) is the general term used for any surgical procedure where the surgeon employs tracked surgical instruments in conjunction with preoperative or intraoperative images in ...
Image-guided surgery(IGS) is the general term used for any surgical procedure where the surgeon employs tracked surgical instruments in conjunction with preoperative or intraoperative images in ...
Immunosurgery
Immunosurgery is a method of removing an external cell layer of an object.
Immunosurgery is a method of removing an external cell layer of an object.
Implant (medicine)
An implant is a medical device manufactured to replace a missing biological structure, support a damaged biological structure, or enhance an existing biological structure.
An implant is a medical device manufactured to replace a missing biological structure, support a damaged biological structure, or enhance an existing biological structure.
Infection control
Infection control is the discipline concerned with preventing nosocomial or healthcare-associated infection, a practical sub-discipline of epidemiology.
Infection control is the discipline concerned with preventing nosocomial or healthcare-associated infection, a practical sub-discipline of epidemiology.
Inguinal hernia
An inguinal hernia is a protrusion of abdominal-cavity contents through the inguinal canal.
An inguinal hernia is a protrusion of abdominal-cavity contents through the inguinal canal.
Inguinal hernia repair
Inguinal hernia repair (also called inguinal herniarrhaphy) refers to a surgical operation for the correction of an inguinal hernia.
Inguinal hernia repair (also called inguinal herniarrhaphy) refers to a surgical operation for the correction of an inguinal hernia.
Inguinal hernia surgery
Inguinal hernia surgery refers to a surgical operation for the correction of an inguinal hernia.
Inguinal hernia surgery refers to a surgical operation for the correction of an inguinal hernia.
Inguinal orchiectomy
Inguinal orchiectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a testicle and the full spermatic cord through an incision in the abdomen.
Inguinal orchiectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a testicle and the full spermatic cord through an incision in the abdomen.
Internal bleeding
Internal bleeding is bleeding occurring inside the body.
Internal bleeding is bleeding occurring inside the body.
Intersex surgery
Intersex surgery is one of several terms referring to surgery performed to correct birth defects or early injuries of the genitalia, primarily for the purposes of making the appearance more norm...
Intersex surgery is one of several terms referring to surgery performed to correct birth defects or early injuries of the genitalia, primarily for the purposes of making the appearance more norm...
Intestinal malrotation
Intestinal malrotation is a congenital anomaly of rotation of the midgut (embryologically, the gut undergoes a complex rotation outside the abdomen).
Intestinal malrotation is a congenital anomaly of rotation of the midgut (embryologically, the gut undergoes a complex rotation outside the abdomen).
Intracolonic explosion
An intracolonic explosion is an explosion inside the colon of a person due to ignition of explosive gases such as methane.
An intracolonic explosion is an explosion inside the colon of a person due to ignition of explosive gases such as methane.
Intraoperative blood salvage
Intraoperative blood salvage, also known as autologous blood salvage, is a medical procedure involving recovering blood lost during surgery and re-infusing it into the patient.
Intraoperative blood salvage, also known as autologous blood salvage, is a medical procedure involving recovering blood lost during surgery and re-infusing it into the patient.
Introducer sheath
An introducer sheath is a surgery tool that consists of a tube that is inserted into the body to provide an access point and allow the insertion of other instruments into the artery.
An introducer sheath is a surgery tool that consists of a tube that is inserted into the body to provide an access point and allow the insertion of other instruments into the artery.
Intussusception (medical disorder)
An intussusception is a medical condition in which a part of the intestine has invaginated into another section of intestine, similar to the way in which the parts of a collapsible telescope sli...
An intussusception is a medical condition in which a part of the intestine has invaginated into another section of intestine, similar to the way in which the parts of a collapsible telescope sli...
Invasiveness of surgical procedures
There are three main categories which describe the invasiveness of surgical procedures.
There are three main categories which describe the invasiveness of surgical procedures.
Keloid
A keloid (; also keloidal scar) is a type of scar, which depending on its maturity, is composed of mainly either type III (early) or type I (late) collagen.
A keloid (; also keloidal scar) is a type of scar, which depending on its maturity, is composed of mainly either type III (early) or type I (late) collagen.
Laboratory for Bioregenerative Medicine and Surgery
The Laboratory for Bioregenerative Medicine and Surgery (LBMS) is a leading regenerative medicine research laboratory within the Department of Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College in New Yor...
The Laboratory for Bioregenerative Medicine and Surgery (LBMS) is a leading regenerative medicine research laboratory within the Department of Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College in New Yor...
Laparoscopy
Laparoscopy is an operation performed in the abdomen or pelvis through small incisions with the aid of a camera.
Laparoscopy is an operation performed in the abdomen or pelvis through small incisions with the aid of a camera.
Laparotomy
A laparotomy is a surgical procedure involving a large incision through the abdominal wall to gain access into the abdominal cavity.
A laparotomy is a surgical procedure involving a large incision through the abdominal wall to gain access into the abdominal cavity.
Laser surgery
Laser surgery is surgery using a laser to cut tissue instead of a scalpel.
Laser surgery is surgery using a laser to cut tissue instead of a scalpel.
Laser thermal keratoplasty
Laser thermal keratoplasty is a non-contact laser refractive surgery.
Laser thermal keratoplasty is a non-contact laser refractive surgery.
LCA-Vision
LCA-Vision is a provider of photorefractive keratectomy in the United States under the LasikPlus brand.
LCA-Vision is a provider of photorefractive keratectomy in the United States under the LasikPlus brand.
Limbal relaxing incisions
Limbal Relaxing Incisions (LRI) are a refractive surgical procedure to correct minor astigmatism in the eye.
Limbal Relaxing Incisions (LRI) are a refractive surgical procedure to correct minor astigmatism in the eye.
Lindbergh Operation
The Lindbergh Operation was a complete tele-surgical operation carried out by a team of French surgeons located in New York on a patient in Strasbourg, France using telecommunications solutions ...
The Lindbergh Operation was a complete tele-surgical operation carried out by a team of French surgeons located in New York on a patient in Strasbourg, France using telecommunications solutions ...
Lindbergh operation
The Lindbergh operation was a complete tele-surgical operation carried out by a team of French surgeons located in New York on a patient in Strasbourg, France using telecommunications solutions ...
The Lindbergh operation was a complete tele-surgical operation carried out by a team of French surgeons located in New York on a patient in Strasbourg, France using telecommunications solutions ...
Lloyd-Davies position
Lloyd-Davies Position is a medical term referring to a common position for surgical procedures involving the pelvis and lower abdomen.
Lloyd-Davies Position is a medical term referring to a common position for surgical procedures involving the pelvis and lower abdomen.
Lobectomy
Lobectomy means surgical excision of a lobe.
Lobectomy means surgical excision of a lobe.
Lung allocation score
The lung allocation score (LAS) is a numerical value used by the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) to assign relative priority for distributing donated lungs for transplantation within the...
The lung allocation score (LAS) is a numerical value used by the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) to assign relative priority for distributing donated lungs for transplantation within the...
Lymphadenectomy
Lymphadenectomy consists of the surgical removal of one or more groups of lymph nodes.
Lymphadenectomy consists of the surgical removal of one or more groups of lymph nodes.
Lymphedema
Lymphedema, also known as lymphatic obstruction, is a condition of localized fluid retention and tissue swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system.
Lymphedema, also known as lymphatic obstruction, is a condition of localized fluid retention and tissue swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system.
Macewen's operation
Macewen's operation is an operation for the cure of inguinal hernia, discovered by Scottish surgeon Sir William Macewen (1864-1924).
Macewen's operation is an operation for the cure of inguinal hernia, discovered by Scottish surgeon Sir William Macewen (1864-1924).
Male chest reconstruction
In men with female breast growth, caused either by gynecomastia or by status as a transman, a male chest reconstruction is often done to give the chest a more masculine appearance.
In men with female breast growth, caused either by gynecomastia or by status as a transman, a male chest reconstruction is often done to give the chest a more masculine appearance.
Marcelo Martinez-Ferro
Marcelo Martinez-Ferro was born in Buenos Aires and graduated from the Buenos Aires University School of Medicine in 1983.
Marcelo Martinez-Ferro was born in Buenos Aires and graduated from the Buenos Aires University School of Medicine in 1983.
Massouh Sign
The Massouh sign became popular among surgeons in the Southwest Region of England as it is practicable and, together with other diagsnostic tools, highly correlates with the appearance of acute...
The Massouh sign became popular among surgeons in the Southwest Region of England as it is practicable and, together with other diagsnostic tools, highly correlates with the appearance of acute...
Meatal stenosis
Urethral meatal stenosis or urethral stricture is a narrowing (stenosis) of the opening of the urethra at the external meatus, thus constricting the opening through which urine leaves the ...
Urethral meatal stenosis or urethral stricture is a narrowing (stenosis) of the opening of the urethra at the external meatus, thus constricting the opening through which urine leaves the ...
Mediastinoscopy
Mediastinoscopy is a procedure that enables visualization of the contents of the mediastinum, usually for the purpose of obtaining a biopsy.
Mediastinoscopy is a procedure that enables visualization of the contents of the mediastinum, usually for the purpose of obtaining a biopsy.
Medical grafting
In medicine, the word grafting can refer to a surgical procedure to transplant tissue.
In medicine, the word grafting can refer to a surgical procedure to transplant tissue.
Medical monitor
A medical monitor or physiological monitor or display, is an electronic medical device that measures a patient's vital signs and displays the data so obtained, which may or may not be tra...
A medical monitor or physiological monitor or display, is an electronic medical device that measures a patient's vital signs and displays the data so obtained, which may or may not be tra...
Migraine surgery
Migraine surgery is any surgical operation undertaken with the goal of reducing or preventing migraines.
Migraine surgery is any surgical operation undertaken with the goal of reducing or preventing migraines.
Minimally Invasive Thorasic Spinal Fusion
Minimally Invasive Thorasic Spinal Fusion is one of the newest approaches to scoliosis surgery.
Minimally Invasive Thorasic Spinal Fusion is one of the newest approaches to scoliosis surgery.
MIRA procedure
MIRA (Minimally Invasive Reconstructive Angiography) is a multidisciplinary and complementary method for treating many chronic diseases.
MIRA (Minimally Invasive Reconstructive Angiography) is a multidisciplinary and complementary method for treating many chronic diseases.
Mohammed Aboul-Fotouh Hassab
Mohammed Aboul-Fotouh Hassab was an Egyptian gastro-intestinal surgeon.
Mohammed Aboul-Fotouh Hassab was an Egyptian gastro-intestinal surgeon.
Mucotomy
Mucotomy is a surgical procedure of excising the mucous membrane.
Mucotomy is a surgical procedure of excising the mucous membrane.
Multiple subpial transection
In the treatment of epilepsy, if partial seizures originate in areas of the brain that cannot be removed safely, multiple subpial transections are an alternative.
In the treatment of epilepsy, if partial seizures originate in areas of the brain that cannot be removed safely, multiple subpial transections are an alternative.
Myotomy
Myotomy describes a surgical procedure in which muscle is cut.
Myotomy describes a surgical procedure in which muscle is cut.
Natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery
Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) is an experimental surgical technique whereby "scarless" abdominal operations can be performed with an endoscope passed through a na...
Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) is an experimental surgical technique whereby "scarless" abdominal operations can be performed with an endoscope passed through a na...
Necrosectomy
Necrosectomy is the removal of necrosed tissue (e.g.
Necrosectomy is the removal of necrosed tissue (e.g.
Needle aspiration biopsy
Needle aspiration biopsy (NAB), also known as fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC), fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) and fine needle aspiration (FNA'...
Needle aspiration biopsy (NAB), also known as fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC), fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) and fine needle aspiration (FNA'...
Nephrotomy
Nephrotomy describes a surgical procedure in which the kidney is cut.
Nephrotomy describes a surgical procedure in which the kidney is cut.
Nerve-sparing surgery
Nerve-sparing surgery is a type of surgery that attempts to save the nerves near the tissues being removed.
Nerve-sparing surgery is a type of surgery that attempts to save the nerves near the tissues being removed.
NeuroArm
NeuroArm is a surgical robot.
NeuroArm is a surgical robot.
Operating microscope
An Operating microscope is an optical microscope specifically designed to be used in a surgical setting, typically to perform microsurgery.
An Operating microscope is an optical microscope specifically designed to be used in a surgical setting, typically to perform microsurgery.
Operating theater
An operating theater was a non-sterile, tiered theatre or amphitheatre in which students and other spectators could watch surgeons perform surgery.
An operating theater was a non-sterile, tiered theatre or amphitheatre in which students and other spectators could watch surgeons perform surgery.
Operative report
An Operative report is a report written to document the details of a surgery.
An Operative report is a report written to document the details of a surgery.
Organ perforation
Organ perforation is a complete penetration of the wall of a hollow organ in the body, such as the gastrointestinal tract in the case of gastrointestinal perforation.
Organ perforation is a complete penetration of the wall of a hollow organ in the body, such as the gastrointestinal tract in the case of gastrointestinal perforation.
Organ transplantation
Organ transplantation is the moving of an organ from one body to another, or from a donor site on the patient's own body, for the purpose of replacing the recipient's damaged or absent organ.
Organ transplantation is the moving of an organ from one body to another, or from a donor site on the patient's own body, for the purpose of replacing the recipient's damaged or absent organ.
Ostomy pouching system
An ostomy pouching system (also colloquially called a bag) is a medical device prosthetic that provides a means for the collection of waste from a surgically diverted biological system (colon, i...
An ostomy pouching system (also colloquially called a bag) is a medical device prosthetic that provides a means for the collection of waste from a surgically diverted biological system (colon, i...
Outpatient surgery
Outpatient surgery, also known as ambulatory surgery, same-day surgery or day surgery, is surgery that does not require an overnight hospital stay.
Outpatient surgery, also known as ambulatory surgery, same-day surgery or day surgery, is surgery that does not require an overnight hospital stay.
Palatoplasty
Palatoplasty is a surgical procedure used to correct or reconstruct the palate in a person with a cleft palate.
Palatoplasty is a surgical procedure used to correct or reconstruct the palate in a person with a cleft palate.
Pancreas transplantation
A pancreas transplant is an organ transplant that involves implanting a healthy pancreas (one that can produce insulin) into a person who usually has diabetes.
A pancreas transplant is an organ transplant that involves implanting a healthy pancreas (one that can produce insulin) into a person who usually has diabetes.
Pancreaticoduodenectomy
A pancreaticoduodenectomy, pancreatoduodenectomy, Whipple procedure, or Kausch-Whipple procedure, is a major surgical operation involving the pancreas, duodenum, and other organs.
A pancreaticoduodenectomy, pancreatoduodenectomy, Whipple procedure, or Kausch-Whipple procedure, is a major surgical operation involving the pancreas, duodenum, and other organs.
Patient blood management
Blood Management is the appropriate provision and use of blood, its components and derivatives, and strategies to reduce or avoid the need for a blood transfusion.
Blood Management is the appropriate provision and use of blood, its components and derivatives, and strategies to reduce or avoid the need for a blood transfusion.
Patient registration
Patient registration is the concept and set of methods needed to correlate the reference position of a virtual 3D dataset gathered by computer medical imaging with the reference position of the ...
Patient registration is the concept and set of methods needed to correlate the reference position of a virtual 3D dataset gathered by computer medical imaging with the reference position of the ...
Percutaneous
In surgery, percutaneous pertains to any medical procedure where access to inner organs or other tissue is done via needle-puncture of the skin, rather than by using an "open" approach where inn...
In surgery, percutaneous pertains to any medical procedure where access to inner organs or other tissue is done via needle-puncture of the skin, rather than by using an "open" approach where inn...
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy is a surgical procedure to remove stones from the kidney by a small puncture wound (up to about 1 cm) through the skin.
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy is a surgical procedure to remove stones from the kidney by a small puncture wound (up to about 1 cm) through the skin.
Percutaneous vertebroplasty
Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty are medical spinal procedure where bone cement is injected through a small hole in the skin into a fractured vertebra with the goal of relieving the pain of ...
Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty are medical spinal procedure where bone cement is injected through a small hole in the skin into a fractured vertebra with the goal of relieving the pain of ...
Perianal hematoma
A perianal hematoma (or perianal haematoma) is a type of hematoma located in, or on the border of the anus.
A perianal hematoma (or perianal haematoma) is a type of hematoma located in, or on the border of the anus.
Perioperative mortality
Perioperative mortality is mortality in relation to surgery, usually taken as death within two weeks of a surgical procedure.
Perioperative mortality is mortality in relation to surgery, usually taken as death within two weeks of a surgical procedure.
Peritomy
A peritomy, or peritectomy, is a procedure carried out in eye surgery by ophthalmology, where a strip of the conjunctiva of an eye is removed, usually to correct pannus, where blood vessel...
A peritomy, or peritectomy, is a procedure carried out in eye surgery by ophthalmology, where a strip of the conjunctiva of an eye is removed, usually to correct pannus, where blood vessel...
Peritonitis
Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum, the serous membrane that lines part of the abdominal cavity and viscera.
Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum, the serous membrane that lines part of the abdominal cavity and viscera.
Pfannenstiel incision
A Pfannenstiel incision ( in English) is a type of surgical incision that allows access to the abdomen.
A Pfannenstiel incision ( in English) is a type of surgical incision that allows access to the abdomen.
Pilonidal cyst
A pilonidal cyst, also referred to as a pilonidal abscess, pilonidal sinus or sacrococcygeal fistula, is a cyst or abscess near or on the natal cleft of the buttocks that often...
A pilonidal cyst, also referred to as a pilonidal abscess, pilonidal sinus or sacrococcygeal fistula, is a cyst or abscess near or on the natal cleft of the buttocks that often...
Podiatry
Podiatry is a branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower leg.
Podiatry is a branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower leg.
Post herniorraphy pain syndrome
Post herniorraphy pain syndrome, or inguinodynia is pain or discomfort lasting greater than 3 months after surgery of inguinal hernia.
Post herniorraphy pain syndrome, or inguinodynia is pain or discomfort lasting greater than 3 months after surgery of inguinal hernia.
Postoperative cognitive dysfunction
Cognitive dysfunction (or brain fog) is defined as unusually poor mental function, associated with confusion, forgetfulness and difficulty concentrating.
Cognitive dysfunction (or brain fog) is defined as unusually poor mental function, associated with confusion, forgetfulness and difficulty concentrating.
Postoperative fever
Postoperative fever is a common condition challenging doctors to find the right diagnosis, because it can be a hallmark of serious underlying conditions.
Postoperative fever is a common condition challenging doctors to find the right diagnosis, because it can be a hallmark of serious underlying conditions.
Preoperative fasting
Preoperative fasting is the practice of a patient abstaining from oral food and fluid intake for a time before an operation is performed.
Preoperative fasting is the practice of a patient abstaining from oral food and fluid intake for a time before an operation is performed.
Prolapse
Prolapse literally means "to fall out of place", from the Latin prolabi meaning "to fall out".
Prolapse literally means "to fall out of place", from the Latin prolabi meaning "to fall out".
Pulmonary tractotomy
A pulmonary tractotomy is a surgical technique to treat a penetrating lung injury.
A pulmonary tractotomy is a surgical technique to treat a penetrating lung injury.
Radical surgery
Radical surgery refers to the removal of blood supply, lymph nodes and sometimes adjacent structures of a diseased organ or tumor during surgery.
Radical surgery refers to the removal of blood supply, lymph nodes and sometimes adjacent structures of a diseased organ or tumor during surgery.
Reconstructive surgery
Reconstructive surgery is, in its broadest sense, the use of surgery to restore the form and function of the body, although Maxillo-Facial Surgeons, Plastic Surgeons and Otolaryngologists do rec...
Reconstructive surgery is, in its broadest sense, the use of surgery to restore the form and function of the body, although Maxillo-Facial Surgeons, Plastic Surgeons and Otolaryngologists do rec...
Rectal prolapse
Rectal prolapse normally describes a medical condition wherein the walls of the rectum protrude through the anus and hence become visible outside the body.
Rectal prolapse normally describes a medical condition wherein the walls of the rectum protrude through the anus and hence become visible outside the body.
Refractive surgery
Refractive eye surgery is any eye surgery used to improve the refractive state of the eye and decrease or eliminate dependency on glasses or contact lenses.
Refractive eye surgery is any eye surgery used to improve the refractive state of the eye and decrease or eliminate dependency on glasses or contact lenses.
Remote guidance
Remote guidance, in the medical context, refers to the supervision or guidance of a medical task, usually a procedures or test, from a remote location.
Remote guidance, in the medical context, refers to the supervision or guidance of a medical task, usually a procedures or test, from a remote location.
Remote surgery
Remote surgery (also known as telesurgery) is the ability for a doctor to perform surgery on a patient even though they are not physically in the same location.
Remote surgery (also known as telesurgery) is the ability for a doctor to perform surgery on a patient even though they are not physically in the same location.
Replantation
Replantation is the surgical reattachment of a body part, most commonly a finger, hand or arm, that has been completely cut from a person's body.
Replantation is the surgical reattachment of a body part, most commonly a finger, hand or arm, that has been completely cut from a person's body.
Reproductive surgery
Reproductive surgery is using surgery in the field of reproductive medicine.
Reproductive surgery is using surgery in the field of reproductive medicine.
Restenosis
Restenosis literally means the reoccurrence of stenosis, a narrowing of a blood vessel, leading to restricted blood flow.
Restenosis literally means the reoccurrence of stenosis, a narrowing of a blood vessel, leading to restricted blood flow.
Retained surgical instruments
A retained surgical instrument is any item inadvertently left behind in a patient’s body in the course of surgery.
A retained surgical instrument is any item inadvertently left behind in a patient’s body in the course of surgery.
Revision using distal inflow
Revision Using Distal Inflow (RUDI) is a surgical treatment for Dialysis-associated Steal Syndrome.
Revision Using Distal Inflow (RUDI) is a surgical treatment for Dialysis-associated Steal Syndrome.
Rhabdomyolysis
Rhabdomyolysis is a condition in which damaged skeletal muscle tissue breaks down rapidly.
Rhabdomyolysis is a condition in which damaged skeletal muscle tissue breaks down rapidly.
Rhizotomy
A rhizotomy is a neurosurgical procedure that selectively severs problematic nerve roots in the spinal cord, most often to relieve the symptoms of neuromuscular conditions such as spastic dipleg...
A rhizotomy is a neurosurgical procedure that selectively severs problematic nerve roots in the spinal cord, most often to relieve the symptoms of neuromuscular conditions such as spastic dipleg...
Robotic surgery
Robotic surgery, computer-assisted surgery, and robotically-assisted surgery are terms for various technological developments that currently are developed to support a range of surgical procedures.
Robotic surgery, computer-assisted surgery, and robotically-assisted surgery are terms for various technological developments that currently are developed to support a range of surgical procedures.
Scalp reconstruction
Scalp reconstruction is a surgical procedure for people with scalp defects.
Scalp reconstruction is a surgical procedure for people with scalp defects.
Self-surgery
Self-surgery is the act of performing a surgical procedure on oneself.
Self-surgery is the act of performing a surgical procedure on oneself.
Sessile serrated adenoma
In gastroenterology, a sessile serrated adenoma (abbreviated SSA), also known as sessile serrated polyp (abbreviated SSP), is a premalignant flat (or sessile) lesions of the co...
In gastroenterology, a sessile serrated adenoma (abbreviated SSA), also known as sessile serrated polyp (abbreviated SSP), is a premalignant flat (or sessile) lesions of the co...
Sham surgery
Sham surgery (also placebo surgery) is a faked operative intervention that omits the step thought to be therapeutically necessary.
Sham surgery (also placebo surgery) is a faked operative intervention that omits the step thought to be therapeutically necessary.
Shelving
In surgery, the shelving is the fascia between the inguinal ligaments and above the pubic symphysis.
In surgery, the shelving is the fascia between the inguinal ligaments and above the pubic symphysis.
Sherren's triangle
Sherren's triangle is an area of skin hyperaesthesia found in acute appendicitis.
Sherren's triangle is an area of skin hyperaesthesia found in acute appendicitis.
SILS Procedure
The SILS procedure is a form of single port access surgery, the latest significant advancement in laparoscopic surgery that is performed through a single incision in the umbilicus (belly button).
The SILS procedure is a form of single port access surgery, the latest significant advancement in laparoscopic surgery that is performed through a single incision in the umbilicus (belly button).
Single port access surgery
Single port access (SPA) surgery, also known as laparo endoscopic single-site surgery (LESS), single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) or one port umbilical surgery (OPUS) o...
Single port access (SPA) surgery, also known as laparo endoscopic single-site surgery (LESS), single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) or one port umbilical surgery (OPUS) o...
Single Port Laparoscopy
Single Port Laparoscopy, also known as "Single Port Surgery", "Single Incision Laparoscopy" or "Single Port access," is the newest frontier in laparoscopic surgery.
Single Port Laparoscopy, also known as "Single Port Surgery", "Single Incision Laparoscopy" or "Single Port access," is the newest frontier in laparoscopic surgery.
Single port laparoscopy
Single port laparoscopy, also known as laparo-endoscopic single-site surgery, Single access endoscopic surgery,natural orifice transumbilical surgery, one port umbilical sur...
Single port laparoscopy, also known as laparo-endoscopic single-site surgery, Single access endoscopic surgery,natural orifice transumbilical surgery, one port umbilical sur...
Soft tissue laser surgery
Soft tissue laser surgery is used in a variety of applications in human (General surgery, Neurosurgery, ENT, Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery etc.) as well as veterinary surgical fields.
Soft tissue laser surgery is used in a variety of applications in human (General surgery, Neurosurgery, ENT, Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery etc.) as well as veterinary surgical fields.
Soft-tissue laser surgery
soft-tissue laser surgery is used in a variety of applications in human as well as veterinary surgical fields.
soft-tissue laser surgery is used in a variety of applications in human as well as veterinary surgical fields.
SPAIR
SPAIR (Short-scar Periareolar-Inferior pedicle Reduction) is a short scar breast surgery technique, innovated and coined by Dr. Dennis C. Hammond, M.D. This surgery technique was designed...
SPAIR (Short-scar Periareolar-Inferior pedicle Reduction) is a short scar breast surgery technique, innovated and coined by Dr. Dennis C. Hammond, M.D. This surgery technique was designed...
Spatula Mundani
The Spatula Mundani was a surgical device invented in the 17th century by the London surgeon James Woodall to treat extreme cases of severe constipation where purgatives had failed.
The Spatula Mundani was a surgical device invented in the 17th century by the London surgeon James Woodall to treat extreme cases of severe constipation where purgatives had failed.
Standstill operation
Standstill operation is a surgical procedure that involves cooling the body of the patient and stopping blood circulation.
Standstill operation is a surgical procedure that involves cooling the body of the patient and stopping blood circulation.
Stercoral perforation
Stercoral perforation is the perforation or rupture of the intestine's walls by its internal contents, such as foreign objects, or, more commonly, by hardened feces (fecalomas) which may form in...
Stercoral perforation is the perforation or rupture of the intestine's walls by its internal contents, such as foreign objects, or, more commonly, by hardened feces (fecalomas) which may form in...
Stereotaxic atlas
Stereotaxic atlas is a number of records of brain structure of a particular animal accompanied with coordinates used in stereotactic surgery.
Stereotaxic atlas is a number of records of brain structure of a particular animal accompanied with coordinates used in stereotactic surgery.
Stoma (medicine)
A stoma (Greek - pl.
A stoma (Greek - pl.
StomaphyX
"The StomaphyX device is an endoluminal fastener and delivery system that consists of an ergonomic, flexible fastener delivery device and polypropylene fastener implants.
"The StomaphyX device is an endoluminal fastener and delivery system that consists of an ergonomic, flexible fastener delivery device and polypropylene fastener implants.
Surgeon's assistant
A surgeon's assistant is a medical practitioner that provides aide in exposure, hemostasis, and visualization of anatomic structures during the course of a surgical operation.
A surgeon's assistant is a medical practitioner that provides aide in exposure, hemostasis, and visualization of anatomic structures during the course of a surgical operation.
Surgery
Surgery is an ancient medical specialty that uses operative manual and instrumental techniques on a patient to investigate and/or treat a pathological condition such as disease or injury, or to ...
Surgery is an ancient medical specialty that uses operative manual and instrumental techniques on a patient to investigate and/or treat a pathological condition such as disease or injury, or to ...
Surgical anastomosis
In surgical jargon, to create an anastomosis is to join together two hollow organs (viscus), usually to restore continuity after resection, or to bypass an unresectable disease process.
In surgical jargon, to create an anastomosis is to join together two hollow organs (viscus), usually to restore continuity after resection, or to bypass an unresectable disease process.
Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP)
The Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) partnership is a multi-year national campaign, which began in August 2005 to substantially reduce surgical mortality and morbidity through collaborat...
The Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) partnership is a multi-year national campaign, which began in August 2005 to substantially reduce surgical mortality and morbidity through collaborat...
Surgical positions
Surgical positioning is the practice of maintaining a patient's safety while allowing access to the surgical site by adjusting the position of the patient.
Surgical positioning is the practice of maintaining a patient's safety while allowing access to the surgical site by adjusting the position of the patient.
Surgical sieve
The surgical sieve is a nickname for a type of thought process in the medical profession.
The surgical sieve is a nickname for a type of thought process in the medical profession.
Surgical team
A surgical team is a team of people who perform surgery and related tasks.
A surgical team is a team of people who perform surgery and related tasks.
TachoSil
TachoSil is a collagen sponge coated with the human coagulation factors fibrinogen and thrombin.
TachoSil is a collagen sponge coated with the human coagulation factors fibrinogen and thrombin.
Takamine Tokumei
Takamine Tokumei was an Okinawan interpreter.
Takamine Tokumei was an Okinawan interpreter.
Teratoma
A teratoma is an encapsulated tumor with tissue or organ components resembling normal derivatives of all three germ layers.
A teratoma is an encapsulated tumor with tissue or organ components resembling normal derivatives of all three germ layers.
Theodor Billroth Operating (painting)
The Theodor Billroth Operating painting by Adalbert Franz Seligmann (1890?) shows the German surgeon Theodor Billroth operating in the auditorium of Vienna General Hospital (Allgemeine Krank...
The Theodor Billroth Operating painting by Adalbert Franz Seligmann (1890?) shows the German surgeon Theodor Billroth operating in the auditorium of Vienna General Hospital (Allgemeine Krank...
Thoracic surgery
Thoracic surgery is the field of medicine involved in the surgical treatment of diseases affecting organs inside the thorax (the chest).
Thoracic surgery is the field of medicine involved in the surgical treatment of diseases affecting organs inside the thorax (the chest).
Tommy John surgery
Tommy John surgery, known in medical practice as ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction, is a surgical procedure in which a ligament in the medial elbow is replaced wit...
Tommy John surgery, known in medical practice as ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction, is a surgical procedure in which a ligament in the medial elbow is replaced wit...
Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome
Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome (TASS) is an acute, sterile anterior segment inflammation following generally uneventful cataract and anterior segment surgery.
Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome (TASS) is an acute, sterile anterior segment inflammation following generally uneventful cataract and anterior segment surgery.
Trabectome
Trabectome is approved for surgical management of glaucoma in USA, Europe, Japan and Canada and is in use in the leading ophthalmic institutions globally.
Trabectome is approved for surgical management of glaucoma in USA, Europe, Japan and Canada and is in use in the leading ophthalmic institutions globally.
Tracheoesophageal fistula
A tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF)(known as TOF in the UK) is an abnormal connection (fistula) between the esophagus and the trachea.
A tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF)(known as TOF in the UK) is an abnormal connection (fistula) between the esophagus and the trachea.
Transfusion associated circulatory overload
Transfusion Associated Circulatory Overload is easily prevented by closely monitoring patients receiving transfusions and transfusing smaller volumes of blood at a slower rate.
Transfusion Associated Circulatory Overload is easily prevented by closely monitoring patients receiving transfusions and transfusing smaller volumes of blood at a slower rate.
Transfusion related acute lung injury
In medicine, transfusion related acute lung injury (TRALI) is a serious blood transfusion complication characterized by the acute onset of non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema following transfusion o...
In medicine, transfusion related acute lung injury (TRALI) is a serious blood transfusion complication characterized by the acute onset of non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema following transfusion o...
Transmission-Based Precautions
Transmission-Based Precautions are used when the route of transmission is not completely interrupted using Standard Precautions alone.
Transmission-Based Precautions are used when the route of transmission is not completely interrupted using Standard Precautions alone.
Transmission-based precautions
Transmission-Based Precautions are used when the route of transmission is not completely interrupted using Standard Precautions alone.
Transmission-Based Precautions are used when the route of transmission is not completely interrupted using Standard Precautions alone.
Transoral laser microsurgery
Transoral laser microsurgery is another form of minimally invasive surgery used by Mayo Clinic head and neck surgeons to remove small and medium tumors through the mouth.
Transoral laser microsurgery is another form of minimally invasive surgery used by Mayo Clinic head and neck surgeons to remove small and medium tumors through the mouth.
Trauma surgery
Trauma surgery is a surgical specialty involved in the invasive treatment of physical injuries, typically in an emergency setting.
Trauma surgery is a surgical specialty involved in the invasive treatment of physical injuries, typically in an emergency setting.
Trendelenburg position
In the Trendelenburg position the body is laid flat on the back (supine position) with the feet higher than the head by 15-30 degrees, in contrast to the reverse Trendelenburg position, w...
In the Trendelenburg position the body is laid flat on the back (supine position) with the feet higher than the head by 15-30 degrees, in contrast to the reverse Trendelenburg position, w...
Trepanning
Trepanning, also known as trephination, trephining or making a burr hole, is a surgical intervention in which a hole is drilled or scraped into the human skull, exposing the ...
Trepanning, also known as trephination, trephining or making a burr hole, is a surgical intervention in which a hole is drilled or scraped into the human skull, exposing the ...
Tympanoplasty
Tympanoplasty is the surgical operation performed for the reconstruction of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and/or the small bones of the middle ear (ossicles).
Tympanoplasty is the surgical operation performed for the reconstruction of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and/or the small bones of the middle ear (ossicles).
Tympanostomy tube
A tympanostomy tube is a small tube inserted into the eardrum in order to keep the middle ear aerated for a prolonged period of time, and to prevent the accumulation of mucus in the middle ear.
A tympanostomy tube is a small tube inserted into the eardrum in order to keep the middle ear aerated for a prolonged period of time, and to prevent the accumulation of mucus in the middle ear.
U.S.P. Needle Pull Specifications
The following table lists U.S.P. needle pull specifications for various sizes of surgical suture.
The following table lists U.S.P. needle pull specifications for various sizes of surgical suture.
Upper gastrointestinal surgery
Upper gastrointestinal surgery, often referred to as upper GI surgery, refers to a practise of surgery that focuses on the upper parts of the gastrointestinal tract.
Upper gastrointestinal surgery, often referred to as upper GI surgery, refers to a practise of surgery that focuses on the upper parts of the gastrointestinal tract.
Ureterolysis
Ureterolysis is a surgical procedure aimed at exposing the ureter in order to free it from external pressure or adhesions or to avoid injury to it during pelvic surgery, most often hysterectomy.
Ureterolysis is a surgical procedure aimed at exposing the ureter in order to free it from external pressure or adhesions or to avoid injury to it during pelvic surgery, most often hysterectomy.
Vagus nerve stimulation
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is an adjunctive treatment for certain types of intractable epilepsy and treatment-resistant depression.
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is an adjunctive treatment for certain types of intractable epilepsy and treatment-resistant depression.
Valve replacement
Valve replacement surgery is the replacement of one or more of the heart valves with either an artificial heart valve or a bioprosthesis.
Valve replacement surgery is the replacement of one or more of the heart valves with either an artificial heart valve or a bioprosthesis.
VATS lobectomy
VATS lobectomy is the same as lobectomy performed via thoracotomy in that the pulmonary artery, pulmonary vein, and bronchus to the involved pulmonary lobe are individually dissected, ligated an...
VATS lobectomy is the same as lobectomy performed via thoracotomy in that the pulmonary artery, pulmonary vein, and bronchus to the involved pulmonary lobe are individually dissected, ligated an...
Vattikuti Urology Institute
The Vattikuti Urology Institute (VUI) at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan is a clinical and research center for urological care.
The Vattikuti Urology Institute (VUI) at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan is a clinical and research center for urological care.
Virtual surgery
Virtual surgery refers to a virtual reality simulation of surgical procedures.
Virtual surgery refers to a virtual reality simulation of surgical procedures.
Vomer flap surgery
Vomer flap surgery was used prior to 1975 as a surgical treatment for children with cleft palate.
Vomer flap surgery was used prior to 1975 as a surgical treatment for children with cleft palate.
Whole-body transplant
A whole-body transplant or brain transplant is a hypothetical operation that would move the brain of one being into the body of another.
A whole-body transplant or brain transplant is a hypothetical operation that would move the brain of one being into the body of another.
Wittmann Patch
The Wittmann Patch is an artificial bur which serves as a temporary abdominal fascial prosthesis in cases where the abdomen cannot be closed due to abdominal compartment syndrome or because mult...
The Wittmann Patch is an artificial bur which serves as a temporary abdominal fascial prosthesis in cases where the abdomen cannot be closed due to abdominal compartment syndrome or because mult...
Wound dehiscence
Wound dehiscence is the premature "bursting" open of a wound along surgical suture.
Wound dehiscence is the premature "bursting" open of a wound along surgical suture.
Xenotransplantation
Xenotransplantation is the transplantation of living cells, tissues or organs from one species to another, such as from pigs to humans.
Xenotransplantation is the transplantation of living cells, tissues or organs from one species to another, such as from pigs to humans.
ZEUS robot
ZEUS is a minimally invasive robotic surgery system.
ZEUS is a minimally invasive robotic surgery system.