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Wisdom teeth are molars that usually emerge from the gums between the ages of 17 and 25. Problems, however, are common with wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth generally need to be removed when they are impacted because they become trapped in your jaw and are unable to emerge through the gums. This makes wisdom teeth impossible to grow into... more »
When the human body ceases to perform normal life-sustaining functions, such as drawing a breath or maintaining a heart rhythm, a doctor may order the use of life support equipment to temporarily take over the job. These fundamental body tasks include respiration and nutrition, supplemented by a mechanical ventilator and a feeding tube. more »
A hernia is the term for a bulge protruding through a weakness in surrounding muscles or tissue. Most hernias develop in the abdomen and groin. Unfortunately, a hernia won't go away on its own. Surgery is the only way to repair these defects.
An estimated 5 million Americans, the majority whom are men, develop hernias each year,... more »
Hip replacement surgery, or arthroplasty, is a common procedure that provides people with degenerative bone diseases, such as arthritis, a new lease on life. The damaged joints are removed and replaced with a prosthesis, providing patients with welcomed pain relief, increased mobility and improved hip function. Surgery to replace the... more »
The rotator cuff is an area in the shoulder which gives the joint the leverage necessary to move and flex. When this area is injured, it can cause severe pain and lack of mobility in the injured patient. more »
From cosmetic procedures to necessary live saving operations all surgeries come with inherent...
Without trained and skilled veterinarians to look after our furry friends, who knows what...
The job of dentists and medical professionals are never done. People will always need dental...
One of the most difficult surgeries for patients to recover from is knee replacement surgery....
Breast reduction surgery is a difficult decision that a woman sometimes needs to make. Once she has decided that breast reduction is right for... more »
Whether plastic surgery is done to repair a scar received in a bad accident or to lift the eyes a little bit, the benefits of plastic surgery can... more »
According to the American Sleep Apnea Association, sleep apnea affects more than 12 million Americans of all ages and races. Those with sleep... more »
Having a hysterectomy operation can be a nerve-wracking experience. There are side effects and risks to take into consideration, but if you know... more »
Trepanation is a surgical procedure in the field of alternative medicine, by which a hole is drilled into the skull. It is most commonly used as... more »
Surgery (from the cheirourgikē, via , meaning "hand work") is a medical specialty that uses operative manual and instrumental techniques on a patient to investigate and/or treat a pathological condition such as disease or injury, to help improve bodily function or appearance, or sometimes for some other reason. An act of performing surgery may be called a surgical procedure, operation, or simply surgery. In this context, the verb operating means performing surgery. The adjective surgical means pertaining to surgery; e.g. surgical instruments or surgical nurse. The patient or subject on which the surgery is performed can be a person or an animal. A surgeon is a person who performs operations on patients. Persons described as surgeons are commonly medical practitioners, but the term is also applied to physicians, podiatric physicians, dentists and veterinarians. Surgery can last from minutes to hours, but is typically not an ongoing or periodic type of treatment.
The term surgery can also refer to the place where surgery is performed, or simply the office of a physician, dentist, or veterinarian.
Definitions of surgery
Surgery is a medical technology consisting of a physical intervention on tissues.
As a general rule, a procedure is considered surgical when it involves cutting of a patients tissues or closure of a previously sustained wound. Other procedures that do not necessarily fall under this rubric, such as angioplasty or endoscopy, may be considered surgery if they involve "common" surgical procedure or settings, such as use of a sterile environment, anesthesia, antiseptic conditions, typical surgical instruments, and suturing or stapling. All forms of surgery are considered invasive procedures; so-called "noninvasive surgery" usually refers to an excision that does not penetrate the structure being excised (e.g. laser ablation of the cornea) or to a radiosurgical procedure (e.g. irradiation of a tumor).
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