Surgery

Categories: Health | General Health Care
    • Alternate name: Operation
    • Latin translation: Hand work
    • Can be a form of treatment
    • Duration: Minutes to hours
    • Can be inpatient or outpatient
    • 2005: 44.9 million inpatient procedures performed in U.S.CDC: Inpatient Procedures

  • Surgery is a medical practice that uses instruments and tools to manipulate the body. Surgery may be used to treat or cure diseases, reverse injuries or for cosmetic purposes.

  • History

    According to researchers, there is evidence that nearly 9,000 years ago people in Pakistan used dental drills made of flint to help alleviate tooth pain.BBC News: Stone age man used dentist drill (April 6, 2006)

  • Types

    • Major
    • Minor
    • Elective
    • Required
    • Emergency

  • Common Procedures

  • Disclaimer

    The content on this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact a physician for information on surgery.

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