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• 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.

• Fast Facts

  1. Alternate name: Operation
  2. Latin translation: Hand work
  3. Can be a form of treatment
  4. Duration: Minutes to hours
  5. Can be inpatient or outpatient
  6. 2005: 44.9 million inpatient procedures performed in U.S.CDC: Inpatient Procedures

• 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

  • Heart bypass surgery
  • Hip replacement
  • Hysterectomy
  • Knee replacement
  • Vasectomy

• 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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