Classification of Surgical Procedures

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What are the classifications of surgical procedures?

Seriousness

Urgency

Purpose

All of the above (correct)

What are the types of seriousness procedures?

Major (correct)

Urgent

Minor (correct)

Critical

What is major surgery? Provide examples.

Procedure of greater risk; usually longer & more extensive. Examples include coronary artery bypass, colon resection, and resection of lung lobe.

What is minor surgery? Provide examples.

Involves minimal risk and minimal reconstruction; designed to correct deformities. Examples include tooth extraction and cataract extraction. Signup and view all the answers

What are the types of urgency in surgical procedures?

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What is elective surgery? Provide examples.

It is the patient's choice, not essential or necessary for health. Examples include hernia repair, breast reconstruction, and bunionectomy. Signup and view all the answers

What are the purposes of surgery represented by the acronym CCRAPPD?

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What is cosmetic surgery? Provide examples.

Improves personal appearance. Examples include rhinoplasty and blepharoplasty (eyelids). Signup and view all the answers

What is constructive surgery? Provide examples.

Restores function lost or reduced as a result of congenital abnormalities. Examples include repair of cleft palate and closure of atrial defect in the heart. Signup and view all the answers

What is reconstructive/restorative surgery? Provide examples.

Restores function or appearance of traumatized or malfunctioning tissues. Examples include internal fixation of fractures and scar revision. Signup and view all the answers

What is an ablative surgery? Provide examples.

Excision or removal of a diseased body part. Examples include amputation and removal of appendix or gallbladder. Signup and view all the answers

What is procurement for a transplant? Provide examples.

Removal of organs and/or tissues from a person pronounced brain dead for transplantation into another person. Examples include kidney, heart, or liver transplant. Signup and view all the answers

What is diagnostic surgery? Provide examples.

Surgical exploration to confirm diagnosis; often involves removal of tissue for further diagnostic testing. Examples include exploratory laparotomy and breast mass biopsy. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Classifications of Surgical Procedures

Classifications include seriousness, urgency, and purpose.

Seriousness of Surgical Procedures

Divided into two categories: major and minor.

Major Surgery

Carries greater risk, often longer and more extensive.
Examples include coronary artery bypass, colon resection, and lung lobe resection.

Minor Surgery

Involves minimal risk and reconstruction, typically for correcting deformities.
Examples include tooth extraction and cataract extraction.

Urgency of Surgical Procedures

Categorized as elective, urgent, and emergency.

Elective Surgery

Patient's choice; not essential for health.
Examples include hernia repair, breast reconstruction, and bunionectomy.

Purpose of Surgery (CCRAPPD)

Types include:
- Cosmetic
- Constructive
- Reconstructive/Restorative
- Ablative
- Procurement for transplant
- Diagnostic

Cosmetic Surgery

Aims to improve personal appearance.
Examples include rhinoplasty and blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery).

Constructive Surgery

Restores function lost due to congenital abnormalities.
Examples include repair of cleft palate and closure of atrial defect in the heart.

Reconstructive/Restorative Surgery

Restores function or appearance of damaged or malfunctioning tissues.
Examples include internal fixation of fractures and scar revision.

Ablative Surgery

Involves excision or removal of diseased body parts.
Examples include amputations and removal of the appendix or gallbladder.

Procurement for Transplant

Removal of organs and/or tissues from a brain-dead individual for transplantation.
Common organs for donation include kidneys, hearts, and livers.

Diagnostic Surgery

Aims to confirm diagnoses through surgical exploration; often requires tissue removal for further testing.
Examples include exploratory laparotomy and breast mass biopsy.

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This quiz covers the various classifications of surgical procedures, including seriousness, urgency, and purpose. Learn to differentiate between major and minor surgeries and explore examples of major surgeries such as coronary artery bypass and colon resection.