SURGERY Flashcards
1
Q
According to Degree of Risk/Magnitude
A
− Minor
− Major
2
Q
According to Extent
A
− Minimally invasive surgery
− Open
− Simple
− Radical
3
Q
According to Purpose
A
− Diagnostic
− Exploratory
− Curative
o Ablative
o Constructive
o Restorative/Reconstructive
− Palliative
− Cosmetic
4
Q
According to Urgency
A
− Emergency
− Imperative/Urgent
− Planned/Required
− Elective
− Optional
5
Q
removal of an organ or gland
A
ectomy
6
Q
ostomy
A
– making an opening or stoma
7
Q
otomy
A
cutting into
8
Q
plasty/pexy –
A
– formation of plastic repair
or restore
9
Q
– repair, suturing or stitching of
a part
A
rrhaphy
10
Q
looking into
A
scopy
11
Q
itis
A
inflammation
