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Surgical Procedures Flashcards

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Endoscopic visualization of the esophagus

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Esophagoscopy

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Endoscopic visualization of the Anal Canal, Rectum, and sigmoid colon

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Proctosigmoidoscopy

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Formation of a permanent or temporary opening into the colon brought out onto the abdominal wall as a stoma

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Colostomy

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It is performed to DIVERT the fecal stream from the distal colon.

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Temporary colostomy

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It is performed to treat malignancies of the colon.

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Permanent colostomy

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Position of proctosigmoidoscopy includes;

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Jacknife, modified lateral/sims, Lithotomy

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Possible sites for colostomy

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Ileostomy, cecostomy, ascending colostomy, transverse colostomy, descending colostomy, sigmoid colostomy

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Excision of the veins of the anus and associated overlying skin and anoderm (externally) and mucous membrame (internally)

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Hemorrhoidectomy

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The gradual enlargement of the cervical canal and removal (by scraping) of endocervical or endometrial tissue for histologic study.

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Dilatation of the cervix and Curettage of the uterus (D&C)

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Surgery to correct an abnormal bulging of internal organs, often the intestines through a weakness in a muscular wall.

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Herniorrhaphy

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It is a multifascial defect in the groin

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Inguinal hernia

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Multifascial defect in the umbilicus

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Umbilocal hernia

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Defect in the abdominal wall between the xiphoid process and umbilicus through which fat protrudes

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Epigastric hernia

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Pre op preparation for amputation

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*Assess medication history
* Discuss for possible phantom limb pain
* Ensure adequate hydration

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Intra op preparation for amputation

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*Monitor temperature
*Maintain sterility
*Anesthesia administered

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Post op preparation for amputation

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*Monitor vital signs
*Move stump often to encourage circulation
* When dressing stump, wrap it loosely
* Maintain joint movement
*Observe dressing for excessive bleeding

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Is the resection of the prostate by means of a cystoscope passed through the urethra

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TURP - Transurethral Resection of Prostate

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This instrument is used when performing TURP

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Cystoscope

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Surgical resection of all or more commonly part of the stomach

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Gastrectomy

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20
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It is the surgical opening into the thoracic cavity

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Thoracostomy

21
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It is an opening of the Skull

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Craniotomy

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It is the most basic form of craniotomy, It is also a limited opening through which blood or fluid may be evacuated or instruments inserted, to divide neural tracts.

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Burr hole

23
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What are the numerous neurosurgical treated with craniotomy;

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*Intracranial aneurysm
*Occluded and malformed intracranial vessel
* Subdural or Epidural hematoma
* Neurologic disorders
* Hydrocephalus
* Congenital abnormalities

24
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It is the excision of the faucial tonsils

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Tonsillectomy

25
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It is the surgical removal of the bladder

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Cholecystectomy

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It is the surgical removal of one or both breasts. This is most commonly performed to remove a malignant tumor

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Mastectomy

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Mastectomy preparation

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*Evaluate health and ensure the patient is fit to the surgery
* Patient must submit to laboratory tests; routine blood workshop, urinalysis, ECG
*If the patient is taking medication, the surgeon and anesthesiologist should be notified
* Patient should be NPO after midnight on the night prior to surgery
* Showering with an antibacterial soap the night before surgery may be required of the patient
* Consent form should be signed by the patient

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It is the surgical removal of the veniform appendix

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Appendectomy

29
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Removal of all or a portion of the thyroid gland

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Thyroidectomy

30
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It is the removal of the uterus, fallopian tubes and the corresponding ovaries through an abdominal incision

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Total Abdominal Hysterectomy and Bilateral Salpingo Oophrectomy (TAHBSO)

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Excision of the portion of tunica vaginalis testis with evacuation of fluid contained within

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Hydrocelectomy

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It is an accumulation of serous fluid around the testis withtin the tunica vaginalis resting from trauma or infection or occuring spontaneously

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Hydrocele

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It is the endoscopic examination of the interior of the urethra, the bladder, and urethral orrifices

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Cystoscopy

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Removal of the kidney

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Nephrectomy

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It is the Excision of one or more lobe of the lung

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Pulmonary Lobectomy

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Removal of the lung

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Pneumonectomy

37
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Involves the correction of congenital anomalies, acquired diseases of the heart, pericardium and great vessels.

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Cardiac procedures

38
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Involves the excision and replacement of the diseased aortic valve

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Aortic valve replacement

39
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Invloves the excision and replacement of the diseased mitral valve

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Mitral valve replacement

40
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Refers to the grafting of the internal mammary artery or segements of outologous saphenpus vein to bypass coronary obstruction

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Coronary artery bypass

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It is a technique by which the patient’s blood is diverted, oxygenated and reperfused

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Cardiopulmonary bypass

42
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The purpose of this is to increase coronary artery blood flow and to assist peripheral perfusion

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Intra-aortic balloon catheter

43
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It is the substitution of the femoral head with prosthesis and reconstruction of the acetabulum with the placement of an ancetabular cup or metal

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Total hip replacement

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Resection of the colon ( A portion of the transverse colon, ascending colon, and cecum)

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Hemicolectomy

45
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Sanding of the skin to smooth scars and surface irregilarities

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Dermabrasion

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Implantation of breast prostheses for the purpose of enlarging the breast

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Augmentation Mammoplasty

47
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Incision of the tympanic membrane

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Myringotomy

48
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Removal of opaque occular lens

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Cataract extraction with PCIOL

49
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Meaning of PCIOL

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Posterior chamber IntraOccular lens replacement of opaque occular lens

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