The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or injury. Surgery can involve cutting, abrading, suturing, or otherwise physically changing body tissues and organs.

Removal of the clouded (cataractous) lens in its entirety via surgery and replacement of the lens with an intraocular lens (IOL) made of plastic. A typical cataract operation takes about an hour, requires local anesthesia only, and usually does not require hospitalization.

Surgery that is subject to choice (election). The choice may be made by the patient or doctor. For example, the time when a surgical procedure is performed may be elective. The procedure is beneficial to the patient but does not need be done at a particular time. As opposed to urgent or emergency surgery.

The surgical treatment of a fetus before birth. Fetal surgery is usually done when the fetus is not expected to survive to delivery or to live long after birth unless fetal surgery is performed. Also known as prenatal or antenatal surgery.

See: Off-pump surgery.

The field of surgery concerned with reducing scarring or disfigurement that may occur as a result of accidents, birth defects, or treatment for diseases, such as skin cancers when removal of same results in disfigurement. Many plastic surgeons also perform cosmetic surgery that is unrelated to medical conditions, such as rhinoplasty to change the s [..]

A surgical technique that strengthens the barrier to acid reflux when the lower esophageal sphincter does not work normally and there is gastro-esophageal reflux. Fundoplication has been the standard surgical method for treating gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is the constellation of inflammation, pain (heartburn), and complications t [..]

Retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) is a procedure for doing surgery within the kidney using a viewing tube called a fiberoptic endoscope. In RIRS the scope is placed through the urethra (the urinary opening) into the bladder and then through the ureter into the urine-collecting part of the kidney. The scope thus is moved retrograde (up the urinar [..]

Surgery in which a system of three-dimensional coordinates is used to locate the site to be operated on.

Surgery that is aided by the use of a video camera that projects and enlarges the image on a television screen. Also called video-assisted resection.

The use of a YAG (yttrium-aluminum-garnet) laser to do surgery. One use for a YAG laser in surgery is to punch a hole in the iris to relieve increased pressure within the eye from acute angle-closure glaucoma. In this type of glaucoma, there is a sudden (acute) increase in pressure in the anterior (front) chamber of the eye due to abrupt blockage o [..]

A procedure to remove or repair a part of the body or to find out whether disease is present. An operation.

British concept to describe one-on-one meetings MPs may have with their constituents. Usually held somewhere back in the constituency and at weekends or times when parliament is not in session.

c. 1300, sirgirie, "medical treatment of an operative nature, such as cutting-operations, setting of fractures, etc.," from Old French surgerie, surgeure, contraction of serurgerie, from Lat [..]

trial term S&H

a doctor's office, office hours, reception time; U.S. "surgery" refers to "surgeon" operating on a patient

the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures; "he is professor of surgery at the Harvard Medical School" a room where a doctor or denti [..]

Surgery is the oldest form of cancer therapy and has been responsible for the cure of more patients than any other treatment. This success is mainly due to the development of new surgical techniques combined with chemotherapy and radiation for a total plan of treatment for your pet’s cancer.

The branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of disease, injury, and deformity by operation or manipulation. The performance or procedures of an operation.

See Hospital 

medical operation

Surgery is the branch of medicine concerned with treatment of injuries or disorders of the body by incision, manipulation or alteration of organs with the hands or with instruments. Surgery is used to [..]

(n) the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures(n) a room where a doctor or dentist can be consulted(n) a room in a hospital equipped for the performance of sur [..]

A procedure to remove or repair a part of the body or to find out whether disease is present; an operation.

Pre-operative chemotherapy - drugs given to shrink the tumour before surgery. Complete resection this is where all of the tumour has been totally removed during surgery, as opposed to an incomplete resection. The surgical specimen may be examined by a pathologist to determine if it is likely to have removed all of the primary tumour. If there is an [..]

A surgical specialty that involves largely the surgical management of diseases of the bowel, gallbladder, stomach and other digestive organs

Surgery in manual phyiscal medical treatment. A huge variety of tools and apparatus exist as well as a plurality of implant component to be implanted into a homan body to replace or to assist natural physiological components Many implants and surgery tools are treated by plasma. A most important application is fine cleaning and antiseptic cleaning. [..]

medical specialty

  The process of amending data or software through non-routine channels. The area within IT department where file repairs etc., are carried out, and quite possibly the Sheep Dip machine is located. *** The Information Security Glossary ***

Surgical procedures aimed at producing major Weight Reduction in Patients with Morbid Obesity.

A surgical specialty concerned with the Diagnosis and treatment of disorders and abnormalities of the Colon; Rectum; and Anal Canal.

Surgical procedures conducted with the aid of computers. This is most frequently used in Orthopedic and laparoscopic Surgery for implant placement and instrument guidance. Image-Guided Surgery interac [..]

A surgical procedure used in treatment of Glaucoma in which an opening is created through which aqueous fluid may pass from the Anterior Chamber into a sac created beneath the Conjunctiva, thus loweri [..]

A specialty in which manual or Operative Procedures are used in the treatment of Disease, injuries, or Deformities.

Surgery performed on the Female Genitalia.

Interactively combining prior CT scans or MRI images with real-Time video to guide instruments during Surgery.

Surgery involving any of the Jaws

The use of a Laser either to vaporize surface lesions or to make bloodless cuts in Tissue. It does not include the coagulation of Tissue by Laser (Laser Coagulation).

Surgical techniques on the Cornea employing Lasers, especially for reshaping the Cornea to correct Refractive Errors.

Surgery performed on the Male Genitalia.

Surgery performed to relieve Pressure from Microvessels that are located around nerves and are causing Nerve Compression Syndromes.

Surgery restricted to the management of Minor problems and injuries; surgical procedures of relatively slight extent and not in itself hazardous to Life. (Dorland, 28th ed & Stedman, 25th ed)

A surgical technique used primarily in the treatment of Skin Neoplasms, especially basal Cell or Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Skin. This procedure is a microscopically controlled excision of cutaneo [..]

Surgical operations on the Nose and Nasal Cavity.

Surgery performed on the Pregnant Woman for conditions associated with Pregnancy, labor, or the Puerperium. It does not include Surgery of the Newborn Infant.

A Dental Specialty concerned with the Diagnosis and surgical treatment of Disease, injuries, and defects of the Human oral and maxillofacial region.

A surgical specialty concerned with correcting conditions related to malposition of the jawbones and other related Maxillofacial Abnormalities (e.g., Cleft Palate; Retrognathism).

Surgery performed on an Outpatient basis. It may be Hospital-based or performed in an office or Surgicenter.

The use of High-Energy Shock Waves, in the frequency range of 20-30 kHz, to cut through mineralized Tissue.

The branch of Surgery concerned with restoration, reconstruction, or improvement of defective, damaged, or missing structures.

Surgical procedures employed to correct Refractive Errors such as Myopia; Hyperopia; or Astigmatism. These may involve altering the curvature of the Cornea; removal or replacement of the Crystalline L [..]

A repeat operation for the same condition in the same Patient due to Disease Progression or Recurrence, or as followup to failed previous Surgery.

A followup operation to examine the outcome of the previous Surgery and other treatments, such as Chemotherapy or Radiation therapy.

Surgical treatments used to change the physiological sexual characteristics of an individual.

Operative Procedures performed on the Skin.

A surgical specialty concerned with Diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the Heart, Lungs, and Esophagus. Two major types of thoracic Surgery are classified as pulmonary and cardiovascular.

The use of High-Energy Shock Waves, in the frequency range of 20-60 kHz, to cut through or remove Tissue. The Tissue fragmentation by Ultrasonic Surgical Instruments is caused by mechanical effects no [..]

A board-certified specialty of Veterinary Medicine, requiring at least four years of Special Education, training, and practice of veterinary Surgery after graduation from Veterinary School. In the wri [..]

Endoscopic surgical procedures performed with visualization via video transmission. When real-Time video is combined interactively with prior CT scans or MRI images, this is called Image-Guided Surger [..]

Endoscopic Surgery of the Pleural Cavity performed with visualization via video transmission.

Specialized ophthalmic technique used in the surgical repair and or treatment of disorders that include Retinal Tears or detachment; MACULAR HOLES; hereditary Retinal Disease; AIDS-related Retinal Inf [..]

A specialty in which manual or operative procedures are used in the treatment of disease, injuries, or deformities.

Surgical procedures conducted with the aid of computers. This is most frequently used in orthopedic and laparoscopic surgery for implant placement and instrument guidance. Image-guided surgery interac [..]

A dental specialty concerned with the diagnosis and surgical treatment of disease, injuries, and defects of the human oral and maxillofacial region.

The branch of surgery concerned with restoration, reconstruction, or improvement of defective, damaged, or missing structures.

A board-certified specialty of VETERINARY MEDICINE, requiring at least four years of special education, training, and practice of veterinary surgery after graduation from veterinary school. In the wri [..]

Medical procedure to treat injury or disease involving an operation, such as removal or replacement of a diseased organ or tissue.

A procedure to remove or repair a part of the body or to find out whether disease is present. An operation.

Treatment that involves an operation. This may involve removal of tissue, change in the organisation of the anatomy or placement of prostheses.

An operation.

 

A procedure to remove or repair a part of the body or to find out whether disease is present.

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(medicine) A procedure involving major incisions to remove, repair, or replace a part of a body. ''Many times surgery is necessary to prevent cancer from spreading.'' (British) A doctor's office. [..]

The branch of medicine that treats diseases or illnesses with operative procedures.

 To cut out a tumor or cancer.

An operation by a surgeon to remove or repair a part of the body affected by cancer, create a stoma, or insert a prosthesis.

A procedure to remove or repair a part of the body or to find out whether disease is present. An operation.