Common Surgical Procedures Flashcards
1
Q
AKA
A
Above Knee Amputation of the leg.
2
Q
Appendectomy
A
Removal of the appendix.
3
Q
Bilateral Tubal Ligation (BTL)
A
Surgical cauterization of Fallopian tubes. Commonly referred to as “getting tubes tied.”
4
Q
BKA
A
Below the Knee Amputation of the leg.
5
Q
Cholecystectomy
A
Surgical removal of the gallbladder.