Surgeries Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is Laparoscopic Hernia Repair?
Fixing hernias with small incisions.
What is Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy?
Removal of the gallbladder through tiny cuts.
What is Gastrectomy?
Removal of part or all of the stomach (e.g., for cancer).
What is Bowel Resection?
Removing a diseased portion of the small or large intestine.
What is Nephrectomy?
Removal of one or both kidneys (e.g., for kidney cancer).
What is Lithotripsy?
Using sound waves or lasers to break up kidney stones.
What is Carpal Tunnel Release?
Surgery to relieve pressure on the median nerve in the wrist.
What is Oophorectomy?
Removal of one or both ovaries.
What is Tubal Ligation?
Permanent contraception by tying or blocking fallopian tubes.
What is Lumpectomy?
Removal of a tumor or abnormal tissue in the breast.
What is Mastectomy?
Removal of one or both breasts, often due to cancer.
What is Myomectomy?
Removal of fibroids (noncancerous growths) from the uterus.
What is Dilation and Curettage (D&C)?
Removal of tissue from the uterus, often after miscarriage or abnormal bleeding.
What is Gastric Bypass?
Creating a small stomach pouch and rerouting part of the small intestine to reduce calorie absorption.
What is Gastric Sleeve?
Removing a large part of the stomach, leaving a smaller, tube-shaped section.
