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What is the procedure called when a permanent or temporary opening is formed into the colon and brought out onto the abdominal wall as a stoma?
Colostomy
What is the term for the repair of a hernia?
Herniorrhaphy
What is the term for the removal of the gallbladder?
Cholecystectomy
What is the term for the surgical fixation of a joint?
Arthrodesis
What is the term for the inflammation of the appendix?
Appendicitis
What is the term for looking into the rectum and sigmoid colon with an instrument?
Proctosigmoidoscopy
What is the primary purpose of herniorrhaphy?
To correct an abdominal bulging of internal organs
What is the term for the surgical procedure to remove air and fluid from the pleural cavity?
Thoracostomy
What is the indication for performing a gastrectomy?
To remove a chronic peptic ulcer or to remove a malignancy
What is the term for the surgical procedure to open the skull?
Craniotomy
What is the purpose of a procedure to diagnose cervical or uterine malignancy?
Dilation and curettage
What type of hernia occurs in the groin region?
Inguinal hernia
What is the definition of amputation?
Surgical removal of a limb or body part
What is the indication for TURP?
When the patient is a poor surgical risk
What is the definition of cholecystectomy?
Surgical removal of the gallbladder
What is a hydrocele?
An accumulation of serous fluid around the testis
What should be done to the stump post-operatively to encourage circulation?
Move the stump often
What is the definition of tonsillectomy?
Excision of the faucial tonsils
What is the definition of hydrocelectomy?
Excision of portion of tunica vaginalis testis with evacuation of fluid contained therein
What is the chief indication for pneumonectomy?
Bronchogenic carcinoma
What is the definition of thyroidectomy?
Removal of all or a portion of the thyroid gland
What is the definition of total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo oophorectomy (TAHBSO)?
Removal of the uterus, fallopian tubes and the corresponding ovaries
What is the indication for thyroid lobectomy?
All of the above
What is the definition of pulmonary lobectomy?
Excision of one or more lobe of the lung
What is the purpose of an Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter?
To increase coronary artery blood flow and assist peripheral perfusion
What is the purpose of Myringotomy?
To remove fluid accumulation in the middle ear
What is the purpose of Coronary Artery Bypass?
To graft the internal mammary artery or segments of autologous saphenous vein to bypass coronary artery obstruction
What is the purpose of Aortic Valve Replacement?
To excise and replace the diseased aortic valve
What is the purpose of Cardiopulmonary Bypass?
To divert, oxygenate, and reperfuse the patient's blood
What is the purpose of Augmentation Mammoplasty?
To implant breast prostheses to enlarge the breast
Test your knowledge of common surgical procedures and terminology, including suffixes, prefixes, and root words. Learn definitions and examples of various surgical terms, such as Proctosigmoidoscopy, Appendectomy, and Thoracentesis. Improve your understanding of surgical fixation, removal, inflammation, and repair.
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