digestive system-therapeutic procedure-surgical procedure Flashcards
To surgically create a connection between two organs or vessels
Anastomosis
Surgical removal of the appendix
Appendectomy
surgical removal of the gallbladder
Cholecystectomy
Crushing of a gallstone in the common bile duct
Choledocholithotripsy
Surgical removal of the colon
Colectomy
Surgical creation of an opening of some portion of the colon through the abdominal wall to the outside surface
Colostomy
surgical removal of a diverticulum
Diverticulectomy
Abdominal operation for purpose of examining abdominal organs and tissues for signs of disease or other abnormalities
Exploratory laparotomy
Removal of an anal fistula
Fistulectomy
Laparoscopic bariatric surgical procedure that places a restrictive band around top portion of the stomach; leads to eating smaller meals and less food by reducing the ability of the stomach to expand and hold food
Gastric banding
Bariatric surgical procedure that devides the stomach into small upper portion and larger lower portion; small intestine is then connected to small upper portion
Gastric bypass
Surgical removal of the stomach
Gastrectomy
Procedure that closes off a large section of the stomach with rows of staples; results in much smaller stomach to assist very obese patients to lose weight
Gastric stapling
Surgical procedure to create opening in the stomach
Gastrostomy
Surgical removal of hemorrhoids from anorectal area
Hemorrhoidectomy
Surgical repair of a hernia; also called herniorrhaphy
Hernioplasty
Surgical creation of an opening in the ileum
Ileostomy
Surgical removal of the gallbladder through a very small abdominal incision with assistance of a laparascope
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Surgical incision into the abdomen
Laparotomy
Transplant of a liver from a donor
Liver transplant
surgical repair of the palate
Palatoplasty
Surgical repair of the troat
Pharyngoplasty
Surgical fixation of the rectum and anus
Protoplexy
