Definitions

Question 1

Laparotomy

Answer 1

incision usually 6-14 inches long made between the umbilicus and the pubic bone

Question 2

minimally invasive surgery involving 1-4 small incisions into the abdomen for which a laparoscope and instruments can be inserted

Answer 2

laparoscopy

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anastomosis

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a surgical connection between two structures; usually it is used to create a connection between tubular structures, such as blood vessels or loops of intestine

Question 4

A breast-conserving procedure to remove a lump

Answer 4

lumpectomy

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Z-plasty

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a method of surgical revision of a scar or closure of a wound using a Z-shaped incision to reduce contractures of the adjacent skin; improves functional and cosmetics of scars

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Enterostomy

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a surgical operation in which the small intestine is brought through the artificial opening in the abd wall or in another part of the intestine to create a new opening and permit intestinal draining

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a surgical procedure of tucking or folding the fundus of the stomach around the easophagus to correct GERD by preventing reflux, used in hiatal hernia repair

Answer 7

fundoplication n

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Gastrectomy

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surgically removing all of part of the stomach

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a surgical procedure that bring one end of the large intestine out through an opening made in the abdominal wall. Stool drains into a stoma bag

Answer 9

colostomy

Question 10

removal of the entire colon

Answer 10

colectomy