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Pre-Op and Intra-Op
Before and During Surgery Questions
Question | Answer |
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What is reconstructive surgery? | To restore appearance or function |
What is curative surgery? | Surgery that CURES a problem |
What is diagnostic surgery? | To provide data ( Ex: biopsy of a mass) |
What is a minor case surgery? | Limited evasion, less risks, less anesthesia time (Ex: ENT, plastic surgery) |
What is prophylactic surgery? | Surgery to PREVENT a problem |
What is urgent surgery? | Surgery that should be done in 24-36 hrs but is not life threatening ( EX:kidney stone removal) |
What is emergency surgery? | Surgery that should be done IMMEDIATELY |