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Surgery

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

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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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Fast Facts

  • Alternate name

    Operation

  • Latin translation

    Hand work

  • Fact:

    Can be a form of treatment

  • Duration

    Minutes to hours

  • Fact:

    Can be inpatient or outpatient

  • 2005

    44.9 million inpatient procedures performed in U.S.CDC: Inpatient Procedures

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