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Which category of surgery requires immediate attention and the disorder may be life-threatening?
Which category of surgery requires immediate attention and the disorder may be life-threatening?
- Urgent (correct)
- Elective
- Optional
- Required
What type of surgery involves the physical removal, repair, and readjustment of organs and tissues?
What type of surgery involves the physical removal, repair, and readjustment of organs and tissues?
- Diagnostic
- Reconstructive
- Curative (correct)
- Exploratory
Which type of surgery is performed for the relief of symptoms or enhancement, such as the resection of a tumor?
Which type of surgery is performed for the relief of symptoms or enhancement, such as the resection of a tumor?
- Palliative (correct)
- Reconstructive
- Cosmetic
- Preventive
For which type of surgery is the decision to proceed based on the patient's preference?
For which type of surgery is the decision to proceed based on the patient's preference?
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Which category of surgery involves the physical exploration of a body cavity to diagnose a problem extensively?
Which category of surgery involves the physical exploration of a body cavity to diagnose a problem extensively?
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Surgical Categories
- Emergency Surgery requires immediate attention as the disorder may be life-threatening.
Types of Surgery
- Invasive Surgery involves the physical removal, repair, and readjustment of organs and tissues.
- Palliative Surgery is performed for the relief of symptoms or enhancement, such as the resection of a tumor.
- Elective Surgery is a type of surgery where the decision to proceed is based on the patient's preference.
- Exploratory Surgery involves the physical exploration of a body cavity to diagnose a problem extensively.
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