Thyroidectomy
Definition Removal of all or a portion of the thyroid gland. Discussion The procedure is usually performed to treat various disease of the thyroid gland that may not be treated...
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Dilation And Curettage (D&C)
Definition The gradual enlargement of the cervical os and the curetting (scraping) of endometrial or endocervical tissue for histologic study. Discussion The procedure is usually performed to: To diagnosed cervical...
Hemorrhoidectomy
Definition Excision of painful distended veins of the anus and rectum. Discussion Hemorrhoids are classified as internal or external, depending on their location. Hemorrhoids are generally associated with local anal...
Pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple Procedure)
Definition Removal of the head of the pancreas, the very proximal portion of the jejunum, the distal third of the stomach, and the distal half of the common bile duct,...
Anastomosis of Small Intestine (Small Bowel Resection)
Definition Excision of a segment of the small intestine with an anastomosis to a segment of more distal small bowel or colon, thus restoring continuity of the gastro intestinal tract....
