Surgical Procedures Overview

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