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What is the definition of open surgery?
What is the definition of open surgery?
- Surgery involving cutting of skin and tissues for a full view of the structures or organs involved (correct)
- Surgery that does not need a large incision
- Surgery involving techniques that allow the patient to recuperate faster with less pain
- Surgery that is suitable for evaluating illnesses and injuries
What is the key characteristic of minimally invasive surgery?
What is the key characteristic of minimally invasive surgery?
- It involves cutting of skin and tissues for a full view of the structures or organs involved
- It allows the patient to recuperate faster with less pain (correct)
- It is a relatively new approach to surgery
- It is suitable for evaluating illnesses and injuries
What is the primary focus of Hurley Medical Center's surgeons?
What is the primary focus of Hurley Medical Center's surgeons?
- Conducting surgeries suitable for evaluating illnesses and injuries
- Utilizing minimally invasive surgery techniques
- Performing open surgeries
- Delivering the best outcome possible for every patient (correct)
In what way does minimally invasive surgery differ from open surgery?
In what way does minimally invasive surgery differ from open surgery?
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What is a defining feature of minimally invasive surgery?
What is a defining feature of minimally invasive surgery?
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