Procedures in each surgical specialty Flashcards
Why do we need to know the procedure in each surgical specialty?
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
General Surgery
Surgery for organs of the abdominal cavity, and breast and thyroid gland
Examples of general surgery
Breast biopsy Colon resection Thyroidectomy Cholecystectomy Gastrostomy- Hemorrhoidectomy
Obstetrics Surgery
Care of and surgery for pregnant patients and issues with fertility
Focuses on pregnant patients and other issues concerning fertility
Examples of general surgery
Vaginal delivery
C-section
Fetal surgery
Shirodkar procedure
Gynecologic Surgery
Surgery for female reproductive organs and other problems not related to pregnancy
Examples of Gynecologic Surgery
Hysterectomy
Tubal ligation
D&C
Ophthalmic Surgery
is a surgery performed on the eye. It involves the use of microscopes and other micro-instruments during the procedures.
Examples of Ophthalmic Surgery
Cataract extraction
Corneal transplant
Iridectomy
Otorhinolaryngologic Surgery (ORL)
Surgery for ear, nose, throat, and any other structures related to the head and neck. This specialty also involves performing plastic surgeries.
Examples of Otorhinolaryngologic Surgery
Myringotomy and tubes Septoplasty Tonsillectomy Tracheostomy Tympanoplasty- Parotidectomy-
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Surgery that specializes for the face, mouth, and jaws bones
Examples of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Repair of orbital floor fracture
Odontectomy
Repair of facial fracture (Lefort I, II, II)
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Plastic (aesthetic) Surgery that restores or improves the appearance
Reconstructive Surgery to restores or improves function
Examples of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Blepharoplasty
Rhytidectomy (face-lift)
Skin graft
Breast reconstruction after mastectomy