Abdominal exploration 10/16/2006
Laparotomy; Exploratory laparotomy
Description: The abdomen contains many organs: Stomach Small intestine (jejunum and ileum) Large intestine (colon) Liver Spleen Gallbladder Pancreas Uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries (in women) Kidneys, ureters, and bladder Some problems inside the abdomen can be easily diagnosed with imaging tests such as x-rays and CT scans , but many problems require surgery to obtain an accurate diagnosis.
Abdominal wall surgery 07/25/2007
Cosmetic surgery of the abdomen; Tummy tuck; Abdominoplasty
Description: Cosmetic repair of the abdomen can help improve appearance, especially after massive weight gain and loss. Abdominoplasty can help flatten the lower abdomen and tighten stretched skin.
Abortion 03/29/2007
Suction curettage
Description: Abortion may be performed using medicines or surgery.
ACL reconstruction 05/03/2007
ACL reconstruction is surgery to replace the ligament in the center of the knee (the anterior cruciate ligament , or ACL) with a new ligament.
Description: The purpose of a ligament is to hold two bones together. The ACL is a ligament in the center of your knee that prevents the shin bone (tibia) from moving forward on the thigh bone (femur). A tear of this ligament can cause your knee to give way during physical activity. Research suggests that if a torn ACL is left untreated, and the knee repeatedly gives way, cartilage damage and early arthritis may occur.
Adenoid removal 10/20/2006
Adenoidectomy; Removal of adenoid glands
Description: While the patient is under general anesthesia, the ear-nose-throat (ENT) surgeon inserts a small instrument into the mouth to prop it open.
Angioplasty 03/30/2007
Balloon angioplasty; Coronary angioplasty; Coronary artery angioplasty; Cardiac angioplasty; PTCA; Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty; Heart artery dilatation
Description: Arteries can become narrowed or blocked by deposits called plaque.
Ankle replacement 05/06/2007
Ankle arthroplasty - total; Total ankle arthroplasty
Description: This procedure may be done with general anesthesia (unconscious, no pain) or a spinal anesthetic (awake, but no feeling below the waist).
Anterior vaginal wall repair 05/15/2006
A/P repair; Vaginal wall repair; Anterior and/or posterior vaginal wall repair; Anterior and/or posterior colporrhaphy
Description: To perform the anterior vaginal repair, an incision is made through the vagina to release a portion of the anterior (front) vaginal wall that is attached to the base of the bladder.
Appendectomy 10/16/2006
Appendix removal
Description: The appendix is a small, finger-shaped sac extending from the first part of the large intestine. It is removed when it becomes inflamed or infected. An infected appendix can leak and infect the entire abdominal area, which can be deadly. See: Peritonitis . An appendectomy is done under general anesthesia, which means you are asleep and do not feel any pain during the surgery.
