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-ectomy : surgical removal (see List of -ectomies). The term 'resection' is also used, especially when referring to a tumor.-opsy : looking at-oscopy : viewing of, normally with a scope-ostomy or -stomy : surgically creating a hole (a new "mouth" or "stoma", from the Greek στόμα (stóma), meaning "body", see List of -ostomies)
Turbinectomy is the removal of the turbinate bones in the nasal passage. Tympanectomy is the removal of the eardrum. Tubectomy in this, a small part of the fallopian tube/oviduct/uterine tube/salpinx is removed or tied up through a small incision in the abdomen or through vagina/birth canal.
Hepatectomy is the surgical resection (removal of all or part) of the liver. While the term is often employed for the removal of the liver from a liver transplant donor, this article will focus on partial resections of hepatic tissue and hepatoportoenterostomy.
Incision and drainage (I&D), also known as clinical lancing, are minor surgical procedures to release pus or pressure built up under the skin, such as from an abscess
Complete excision of thyroglossal tract with removal of hyoid and suprahyoid tract. [1] Smith's operation: Henry Smith: Ophthalmology: Removal of intact immature cataract from within the lens (i.e. intracapsular cataract removal) Smith's operation at Who Named It? Syme's amputation: James Syme: Orthopaedic surgery
Hymenotomy – Surgical removal or opening of the hymen; Hysterotomy – Incision in the uterus, and is performed during a Caesarean section; Laminotomy – The partial removal (or by making a larger opening) of the lamina. Laparotomy – Large incision through the abdominal wall to gain access into the abdominal cavity
Surgery [a] is a medical specialty that uses manual and instrumental techniques to diagnose or treat pathological conditions (e.g., trauma, disease, injury, malignancy), to alter bodily functions (e.g., malabsorption created by bariatric surgery such as gastric bypass), to reconstruct or alter aesthetics and appearance (cosmetic surgery), or to remove unwanted tissues (body fat, glands, scars ...
A surgical incision is a cut made through the skin and soft tissue to facilitate an operation or procedure.Often, multiple incisions are possible for an operation. In general, a surgical incision is made as small and unobtrusive as possible to facilitate safe and timely operating conditions and recovery.