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
Genitourinary Surgery
Surgery for structures of urinary system (male and female) and the male reproductive system
Examples of Genitourinary Surgery
Nephrectomy Cystoscopy Prostatectomy Kidney transplant- Ureteroscopy (male patient)
Orthopedic Surgery
Surgery that specializes in the musculoskeletal system; bones, joints, and supporting tissues
Examples of Orthopedic Surgery
Knee Arthroscopy
Rotator cuff repair
ACL repair
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Surgery that involves treating the organs inside the thorax-generally the heart and lungs
Examples of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Coronary artery bypass graft
Lung transplant
Aortic valve replacement-
Pneumonectomy
Peripheral Vascular Surgery
Surgery for blood vessels outside of thoracic cavity
It is a procedure used to remove plaque buildup inside a blood vessels
Examples of Peripheral Vascular Surgery
Angioscopy-
Angioplasty
Femoropopliteal Bypass-
Carotid endarterectomy
Neurosurgery
Surgery that deals with the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and the protective structures that surrounds them
Examples of Neurosurgery
Craniotomy
Carpal tunnel release
Ventriculoscopy
Rhizotomy
