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Surgical procedures vary widely based on the medical condition they aim to treat. Here are some broad categories and types of surgeries:
- Cosmetic Surgery: Procedures like facelifts, breast augmentation, and liposuction aimed at improving appearance.
- Bariatric Surgery: Weight loss surgeries such as gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric banding.
- Appendectomy: Removal of the appendix, often performed urgently to treat appendicitis.
- Trauma Surgery: Treatment of injuries resulting from accidents or violence, including procedures to repair broken bones, internal bleeding, and organ damage.
- Laparoscopy: Minimally invasive surgery using a laparoscope to examine organs inside the abdomen.
- Arthroscopy: Examination and sometimes treatment of joint problems using an arthroscope.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG): Bypass surgery to improve blood flow to the heart.
- Heart Valve Repair/Replacement: Procedures to fix or replace damaged heart valves.
- Angioplasty: Widening of narrowed or obstructed blood vessels using a balloon catheter.
- Craniotomy: Opening the skull to access the brain, often for tumor removal or to treat brain injuries.
- Spinal Surgery: Procedures to address spinal cord issues, such as laminectomy or spinal fusion.
- Joint Replacement: Replacement of damaged joints with artificial ones, commonly hips and knees.
- Arthroscopic Surgery: Minimally invasive surgery to treat joint problems.
- Fracture Repair: Fixing broken bones using metal rods, plates, or screws.
- Cholecystectomy: Removal of the gallbladder.
- Colectomy: Removal of all or part of the colon.
- Gastrectomy: Removal of all or part of the stomach.
- Hysterectomy: Removal of the uterus.
- Oophorectomy: Removal of one or both ovaries.
- Cesarean Section (C-Section): Surgical delivery of a baby through an incision in the mother's abdomen and uterus.
- Prostatectomy: Removal of all or part of the prostate gland.
- Lithotripsy: Breaking down kidney stones using shock waves.
- Cystectomy: Removal of the bladder.
- Tonsillectomy: Removal of the tonsils.
- Myringotomy: Creating an opening in the eardrum to drain fluid.
- Sinus Surgery: Procedures to treat chronic sinusitis.
- Cataract Surgery: Removal of a cloudy lens from the eye.
- Lasik Surgery: Laser eye surgery to correct vision problems.
- Glaucoma Surgery: Procedures to relieve pressure in the eye.
- Reconstructive Surgery: Restoring function or appearance to body parts damaged by trauma, disease, or congenital defects.
- Microsurgery: Highly precise surgery to repair small blood vessels and nerves.
- Tumor Resection: Removal of cancerous tumors.
- Mastectomy: Removal of one or both breasts, often to treat or prevent breast cancer.
- Lymphadenectomy: Removal of lymph nodes to prevent the spread of cancer.
- Organ Transplantation: Replacing a diseased organ with a healthy one from a donor, such as kidney, liver, heart, or lung transplants.
- Bone Marrow Transplant: Replacing damaged or diseased bone marrow with healthy marrow.
- Congenital Defect Repair: Correcting birth defects, such as cleft lip and palate, or congenital heart defects.
- Pediatric Oncology Surgery: Treating cancers in children, including tumor removal.
- Lobectomy: Removal of a lobe of the lung.
- Esophagectomy: Removal of part or all of the esophagus.
- Thoracotomy: Surgical incision into the chest wall to access thoracic organs.
Each type of surgery requires specific skills and expertise, and they are performed by specialists trained in that particular field.
