Surgical Procedures

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AAA

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Repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm

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Surgical repair of a weakening/ballooning area of the abdominal portion of the aorta (the largest artery in the body)

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ACL

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Anterior cruciate ligament

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Reconstruction or repairing of the anterior cruciate ligament. In an ACL reconstruction, a graft is used to replace the ligament, and in an ACL repair the torn ligament is put back together.

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ACF

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Anterior cervical fusion

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Surgical fusion of vertebrae in the cervical spine, approached from the front side of the patient's body

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ALIF

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Anterior lumbar interbody fusion

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Spinal surgery in which bone grafts/implants are used to fuse vertebrae in the lumbar spine, approached from the front side of the patient's body

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AKA

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Above the knee amputation

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Surgical removal of the leg above the knee

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AV Graft

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Arteriovenous graft

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A surgical connection is made between an artery and a vein to allow hemodialysis access

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BMT

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Bilateral myringotomy with tubes

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Incision into the eardrum (tympanic membrane, both sides) for drainage via tube placement

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BSO

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Bilateral salpingo-oopherectomy

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Surgical removal of both fallopian tubes and ovaries

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BKA

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Below the knee amputation

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Surgical removal of the leg below the knee

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CABG

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Coronary artery bypass graft

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Creation of a new blood supply to an area of the heart with a clogged/blocked artery using the patient's own blood vessel to function as the graft (frequently harvested from the leg)

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CR

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Closed reduction

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Treatment of a fractured bone without a surgical incision

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D&C

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Dilation and curettage

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Dilation of the uterine cervix and scrapping of the inner lining of the uterus (endometrium) with a uterine curette

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EGD

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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

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Endoscopic procedure that visualizes the upper portion of the gastrointestinal tract up to the duodenum (where the stomach connects to the small intestine)

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ESS

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Endoscopic sinus surgery

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Use of endoscopic instrumentation to operate on the nose

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EUA

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Exam under anesthesia

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The use of anesthesia to conduct a surgical examination of a sensitive part of the body such as the eye or rectum

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I&D

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Incision and drainage

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Incision into and removal (drainage) of pus/fluid from an abscess, boil, or infected wound/area of the body

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ICD

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Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator

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Insertion/implantation of a battery-powered device that can deliver a jolt of electricity to treat cardiac arrhythmia (dangerous irregular heartbeats, frequently performed in cardiac catheterization labs)

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IMN

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Intramedullary nail

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Insertion/implantation of a nail or rod, into the medullary cavity (center) of a long bone, such as the femur or tibia

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IOL

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Intraocular lens

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Insertion/implantation of a lens within the eye to treat cataracts (clouding of the lens of the eye) or myopia (nearsightedness)

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IORT

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Intraoperative radiation therapy

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Use of therapeutic levels of radiation to treat exposed cancer tumors during surgery, frequently done during breast surgery

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LAVH

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Laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy

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A visualization and treatment of pelvic organs (laparoscopy) followed by removal of the uterus through the vagina

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L&B

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Laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy

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A visual examination of the larynx and the bronchi

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LP

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Lumbar puncture

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A collection of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. Commonly referred to as a spinal tap (not a surgical procedure, but frequently done in surgery for children).

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MIDCAB

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Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass

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Use of a small incision in the ribs (mini-thoracotomy) to access the heart to bypass diseased coronary arteries. This is done "off-pump" without the assistance of the heart-lung machine.

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MIS

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Minimally invasive surgery

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A type of surgery that uses endoscoping techniques and instrumentation in order to reduce trauma to the body during surgery (this technique reduces not only trauma to the patient's body, but rrduces recovery time and infection risks, as well).

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ORIF

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Open reduction internal fixation

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Treatment of a fractured bone with an incision and the use of plates and screws or pins to hold the fragments together.

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PAL

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Power assisted liposuction

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Aspiration (suction) of fat celld by means of a motorized hand piece and cannula (tube).

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PCI

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Percutaneous coronary intervention

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Coronary angioplasty; a procedure to open narrowed coronary arteries, normally performed in cardiac catheterization labs.

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PDA

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Patent ductus arteriosus

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Repair of a congenital heart disorder in a neonate (a child less than one month old).

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PEG

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Percutaneous endoscopic gastronomy

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Insertion of a feeding tube (PEG tube) into the stomach through the abdominal wall

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PICC

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Insertion of peripherally inserted central catheter

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An intravenous catheter inserted in a peripheral vein (such as the arm) for long-term IV access (a sterile procedure, not a surgery).

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PLIF

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Posterior lumbar interbody fusion

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Spinal surgery in which bone grafts/implants are used to fuse vertebrae in the lumbar spine -- approached from the back side of the patient's body.

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STSG

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Split thickness skin graft

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Healthy skin is taken from a place on the body, called the donor site, and used as a skin graft elsewhere on the body

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TAH

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Total abdominal hysterectomy

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Surgical removal of the uterus through an incision in the abdomen

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TEE

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Transesophageal echocardiogram

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Obtaining an ultra sound image of the heart by means of a brobe/transducer inserted into the esophagus (frequently done in connection with cardiac surgery).

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THA

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Total hip arthroplasty

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Hip joint reconstruction by removing the bone and placing a plastic/metal component in the hip socket (the acetabulum), as well as the femoral head (the proximal femur), resulting in a completely rebuilt joint.

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TKA

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Total knee arthroplasty

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Knee joint reconstruction by placing implants on the end of the femur and the top of the tibia, as well as on the knee cap (the patella), resulting in a completely rebuilt joint.

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TURP

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Transurethral resection of the prostate

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Surgical removal of part of the prostate gland by inserting instruments across the urethra to reach the prostate internally.

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VATS

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Video assisted thoracoscopic surgery

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Use of endoscopic instruments to access the chest cavity/lung//thorax.

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VP Shunt

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Ventriculo-peritoneal shunt

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Surgical placent of a drain (shunt) to transfer excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the brain (ventricle) to the abdominal lining (peritoneum)

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Wound VAC

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Wound vacuum assisted closure

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Application of a device/dressing that provides negative pressure (vacuum) to facilitate wound closure.

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XLIF

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Extreme lateral interbody fusion

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Spinal fusion surgery approaching from the side of the patient using special instrumentation to reduce trauma on the patient's body.