Surgical Procedures Abbreviations Flashcards

Surgical Procedure Abbreviations

• AAA: Repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm, a critical vascular procedure to prevent rupture.
• ACL: Anterior cruciate ligament, key in knee stability; injury often necessitates surgical intervention.
• ACF: Anterior Cervical Fusion, surgical fusion of cervical vertebrae to alleviate neck pain.
• ALIF: Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion, a technique to treat lumbar disc disease.
• AKA: Above knee amputation, often performed due to severe trauma or disease.
• AV Graft: Arteriovenous graft, used to create access for dialysis patients.
• BMT: Bilateral myringotomy with tubes, procedure to relieve ear infections in children.
• BSO: Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, removal of both ovaries and fallopian tubes.
• BKA: Below knee amputation, performed for similar reasons as AKA.
• CABG: Coronary artery bypass graft, surgical treatment for coronary artery disease.
• CR: Closed reduction, a method to realign broken bones without surgery.
• D&C: Dilation and curettage, procedure for uterine issues, often post-miscarriage.
• EGD: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, an endoscopic procedure to examine the upper GI tract.
• ESS: Endoscopic sinus surgery, minimally invasive surgery to treat sinusitis.
• EUA: Examination under anesthesia, a diagnostic procedure to assess various conditions.
• I&D: Incision and drainage, procedure to release pus and alleviate infection.
• ICD: Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, device to monitor and correct heart rhythms.
• IMN: Intramedullary nail, a device used for the stabilization of long bone fractures.
• IOL: Intraocular lens, used in cataract surgery to replace the natural lens.
• IORT: Intraoperative radiation therapy, delivering radiation during surgery to target tumors.
• LAVH: Laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy, minimally invasive removal of the uterus.
• L&B: Laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy, diagnostic procedures for airway evaluation.
• LP: Lumbar puncture, a procedure to collect cerebrospinal fluid for testing.
• MIDCAB: Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass, a less invasive option for heart surgery.
• MIS: Minimally invasive surgery, techniques that reduce recovery time and complications.
• ORIF: Open reduction internal fixation, surgical method to stabilize fractures.
• PAL: Power assisted liposuction, technique using power tools for fat removal.
• PCI: Percutaneous coronary intervention, a non-surgical method to open narrowed coronary arteries.
• PDA: Patent ductus arteriosus, a condition often requiring surgical closure.
• PEG: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, a method for placing feeding tubes.
• PICC: Insertion of peripherally inserted central catheter for long-term medication administration.
• PLIF: Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion, fusion via the posterior approach for spinal stability.
• STSG: Split-thickness skin graft, used for covering wounds or burns.
• TAH: Total abdominal hysterectomy, complete removal of the uterus and cervix.
• TEE: Transesophageal echocardiogram, imaging of the heart using an endoscope.
• THA: Total hip arthroplasty, replacement of the hip joint with an artificial implant.
• TKA: Total knee arthroplasty, surgical replacement of the knee joint.
• TURP: Transurethral resection of the prostate, a common procedure for BPH.
• VATS: Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, a minimally invasive technique for thoracic surgery.
• VP Shunt: Ventriculo-peritoneal shunt, device to manage cerebrospinal fluid pressure.
• Wound VAC: Wound vacuum assisted closure, promotes healing in chronic wounds.
• XLIF: Extreme lateral interbody fusion, surgical technique for spinal fusion through the side of the body.