Types Of Surgical Intervention

Question 1

Biopsy

Answer 1

Surgical removal of tissue for later microscopic examination.

Question 2

Removal of foreign object

Answer 2

Ex: splinter, tick

Question 3

Endoscopy

Answer 3

Uses endoscope to view a hollow organ or body cavity.
Ex: larynx, bladder, colon, stomach, abdomen

Question 4

Colposcopy

Answer 4

Examination of vagina and cervix using a colposcope with patient in lithomy position.

Question 5

Cryosurgery

Answer 5

Using intense cold to freeze and destroy unwanted tissue.

Question 6

Incision and drainage (I & D)

Answer 6

Lancing a pressure build up caused by pus or other fluid under the skin.