Procedures in each surgical specialty Flashcards

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Why do we need to know the procedure in each surgical specialty?

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Ability to read surgery schedule
Ability to prepare for procedures in that specialty
And to complete your case logs correctly!
And to provide you with a broad overview of the range of surgical possibilities
Help you anticipate the surgeons needs

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General Surgery

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Surgery for organs of the abdominal cavity, and breast and thyroid gland

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Examples of general surgery

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Breast biopsy
Colon resection
Thyroidectomy
Cholecystectomy 
Gastrostomy-
Hemorrhoidectomy
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Obstetrics Surgery

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Care of and surgery for pregnant patients and issues with fertility
Focuses on pregnant patients and other issues concerning fertility

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Examples of general surgery

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Vaginal delivery
C-section
Fetal surgery
Shirodkar procedure

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Gynecologic Surgery

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Surgery for female reproductive organs and other problems not related to pregnancy

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Examples of Gynecologic Surgery

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Hysterectomy
Tubal ligation
D&C

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Ophthalmic Surgery

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is a surgery performed on the eye. It involves the use of microscopes and other micro-instruments during the procedures.

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Examples of Ophthalmic Surgery

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Cataract extraction
Corneal transplant
Iridectomy

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Otorhinolaryngologic Surgery (ORL)

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Surgery for ear, nose, throat, and any other structures related to the head and neck. This specialty also involves performing plastic surgeries.

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Examples of Otorhinolaryngologic Surgery

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Myringotomy and tubes
Septoplasty
Tonsillectomy
Tracheostomy 
Tympanoplasty-
Parotidectomy-
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

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Surgery that specializes for the face, mouth, and jaws bones

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Examples of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

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Repair of orbital floor fracture
Odontectomy
Repair of facial fracture (Lefort I, II, II)

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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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Plastic (aesthetic) Surgery that restores or improves the appearance
Reconstructive Surgery to restores or improves function

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Examples of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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Blepharoplasty
Rhytidectomy (face-lift)
Skin graft
Breast reconstruction after mastectomy

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Genitourinary Surgery

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Surgery for structures of urinary system (male and female) and the male reproductive system

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Examples of Genitourinary Surgery

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Nephrectomy
Cystoscopy
Prostatectomy
Kidney transplant-
Ureteroscopy (male patient)
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Orthopedic Surgery

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Surgery that specializes in the musculoskeletal system; bones, joints, and supporting tissues

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Examples of Orthopedic Surgery

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Knee Arthroscopy
Rotator cuff repair
ACL repair

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Cardiothoracic Surgery

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Surgery that involves treating the organs inside the thorax-generally the heart and lungs

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Examples of Cardiothoracic Surgery

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Coronary artery bypass graft
Lung transplant
Aortic valve replacement-
Pneumonectomy

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Peripheral Vascular Surgery

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Surgery for blood vessels outside of thoracic cavity

It is a procedure used to remove plaque buildup inside a blood vessels

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Examples of Peripheral Vascular Surgery

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Angioscopy-
Angioplasty
Femoropopliteal Bypass-
Carotid endarterectomy

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Neurosurgery

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Surgery that deals with the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and the protective structures that surrounds them

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Examples of Neurosurgery

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Craniotomy
Carpal tunnel release
Ventriculoscopy
Rhizotomy