Surgical Procedures Overview

Study Notes

Procedures that take out or eliminate all or portion of a body part

Excision: Removal of a body part, usually involving surgical cutting.
Resection: Surgical removal of a portion of a body part.
Detachment: Separation of a body part from the rest of the body.
Destruction: Elimination of a body part through methods like ablation or cauterization.
Extraction: Removal of a body part, often from a cavity or a confined space.

Procedures that involve putting in or on, putting back or moving living body parts:

Transplantation: Transfer of a body part from one individual to another.
Reattachment: Connecting a previously severed body part back to its original site.
Reposition: Returning a displaced body part to its correct position.
Transfer: Moving a body part from one location to another within the body.

Procedures that take out or eliminate solid matter, fluids or gasses from a body part:

Drainage: Removal of excess fluids, pus, or other materials from a body cavity or wound.
Extirpation: Complete removal of a body part.
Fragmentation: Breaking down a body part into smaller pieces, often for removal or treatment.

Procedures that only involve examination of body parts and regions:

Inspection: Visual examination of a body part.
Map: Detailed visualization and documentation of a body structure or region.

Procedures that can be performed only on tubular body party:

Bypass: Creating a new pathway around a blocked or damaged tubular structure, such as a blood vessel or bowel.
Dilation: Widening the diameter of a tubular structure.
Occlusion: Blocking or closing off a tubular structure.
Restriction: Narrowing the diameter of a tubular structure.

Procedures that always involve devices:

Insertion: Placing a device inside a body part or structure, such as a stent or catheter.
Replacement: Replacing a body part or structure with an artificial device.
Supplement: Adding a device to support or enhance a body part or function.
Removal: Taking out a device from a body part.
Change: Replacing or altering a previously inserted device.
Revision: Modifying an existing device or procedure.

Procedures that involve cutting or separation only:

Division: Cutting a body part into smaller parts.
Release: Severing a structure, such as a ligament or tendon, to reduce tension or improve mobility.

Procedures Involving Removal or Elimination of Body Parts

Excision: Removing a portion of a body part
Resection: Removing a portion of a body part, often a larger portion compared to excision
Detachment: Separating a body part from a body
Destruction: Eliminating a body part, often through techniques that destroy tissue
Extraction: Removing a body part from a body, often involving a tool or instrument

Procedures Involving Insertion or Movement of Body Parts

Transplantation: Transferring a living body part from one organism to another
Reattachment: Attaching a previously detached body part back to the body
Reposition: Moving a body part to its original position
Transfer: Moving a body part within the same organism

Procedures Involving Removal of Matter or Fluids

Drainage: Removal of fluids or solid matter from a body part
Extirpation: Removal of a body part or organ, often involving complete removal
Fragmentation: Breaking a body part into smaller pieces

Procedures Involving Examination

Inspection: Visual examination of a body part or region
Map: Create a visual representation of a body part or region

Procedures Involving Tubular Body Parts

Bypass: Creating an alternative pathway for fluids to circulate
Dilation: Widening a tubular passage to increase its diameter
Occlusion: Closing or blocking a tubular passage
Restriction: Narrowing or constricting a tubular passage

Procedures Involving Devices

Insertion: Placing a device within a body part
Replacement: Replacing a damaged body part with a device
Supplement: Adding a device to enhance the function of a body part
Removal: Taking out a previously inserted device
Change: Modifying a device that is already in place
Revision: Altering a device or body part to improve its function

Procedures Involving Cutting or Separation

Division: Separating a body part into two or more pieces
Release: Releasing a body part from a restricting structure

Description

This quiz covers various surgical procedures related to the removal and insertion of body parts. Topics include excision, reattachment, and transplantation among others. Test your knowledge on these essential medical processes and their definitions.