The medical specialty that involves operative procedures performed on a patient to investigate, treat, or manage a medical condition or injury.
A qualified medical professional trained to perform surgical procedures, specializing in a specific area of medicine such as general surgery, orthopedic surgery, or neurosurgery.
The voluntary agreement given by a patient, after being fully informed about the risks, benefits, and alternatives, to undergo a specific surgical procedure.
The comprehensive evaluation of a patient’s health status before surgery, including medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests, to assess fitness for the procedure.
The administration of medications to induce a temporary loss of sensation or consciousness, allowing for painless surgery and ensuring patient comfort.
A specially equipped and sterile environment where surgical procedures are performed, including all necessary instruments, equipment, and a surgical team.
A small, sharp knife used by surgeons for making incisions during surgery, often the primary cutting instrument in various procedures.
Sterile and hygienic clothing worn by surgical personnel, including surgeons and nurses, to maintain a clean environment in the operating room.
An infection that occurs after surgery at the incision site or in the surrounding tissues, requiring prompt treatment and preventive measures.
Surgical techniques that utilize small incisions and specialized instruments, often guided by video imaging, to perform procedures with less tissue damage and faster recovery.
A type of minimally invasive surgery that involves using a thin, lighted tube with a camera (laparoscope) to visualize and perform surgery within the abdominal or pelvic cavities.