Common Procedures

Amputation

Surgical or traumatic removal of an appendage

Angioplasty

Surgical opening up of a coronary artery

Appendectomy

Surgical removal of the appendix

Auscultation

the process of listening to the body using a stethoscope

Biopsy

Sampling of tissue from an abnormal area such as a lump or tumor

CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft)

Using a mechanical or organic vessel to repair a blocked coronary artery

Cataract surgery

Surgical removal of a clouded lens of the eye

Cesarean section

delivery of a baby through a surgical incision in the abdomen

Cholecystectomy

surgical removal of the gall bladder

Colostomy

Surgical hole in the colon allowing fecal matter to be removed without passing through the rectum

CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation)

A lifesaving procedure of rescue breaths and chest compressions to restore breathing after the heart stops

Cystectomy

Surgical removal of the bladder

Debridement

Removal of dead tissue or foreign material from an open wound

Discharge

Doctor's order that a patient is ready to go home from a hospital or surgical facility

Gastric Balloon

Weight loss surgery balloon placed inside the stomach to reduce space for food

Gastric Banding

Weight loss surgery involving placement of a band at the top of the stomach restricting food intake

Hemorrhoidectomy

Surgical removal of an inflamed vein in the rectum or anus

Hernia repair

Surgical correction of an intestine that has pushed into a muscle or body cavity

Hysterectomy

surgical removal of the uterus

Informed consent

Process of giving written permission for a procedure and understanding risks and benefits

Injection

Introduction of medication or chemical into the body by needle

Internal/External Fixation

surgical repair and setting of a bone

Intubation

Placement of tube down the trachea to facilitate breathing

Joint replacement

replacement of a knee hip or shoulder joint with an artificial joint

Lithotripsy

Breaking up kidney stones with sound waves so they can pass in urine

Lumbar Puncture

Withdrawal of cerebrospinal fluid through a needle inserted between L4 and L5 vertebrae

Mastectomy

Surgical removal of one or both breasts

Nephrectomy

Kidney removal

Oophorectomy

Surgical removal of the ovaries

Orchiectomy

Surgical removal of the testicle

Paracentesis

Perforation of a body cavity or cyst to remove excess fluid or gas

Pericardiocentesis

Procedure where fluid is drained from the pericardium using a syringe

Roux en Y Gastric Bypass

Weight loss surgery involving bypass of the stomach and part of the small intestine

Spinal Fusion

Back surgery

Stent Placement

Placement of a hollow tube into a blocked or collapsed blood vessel or ureter

Tonsillectomy

Surgical removal of one or both pharyngeal tonsils

Tracheotomy

an incision in the windpipe made to relieve obstruction to breathing

Tubal Ligation

tying off of the Fallopian tubes

Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy

Weight loss surgery involving stapling of the stomach