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⩥Vasectomy. Answer: Definition: Procedure performed on males in
which the vas deferens ( tubes that carry sperm from the testicles to the
seminal vesicles) are cut, tied, cauterized (burned or seared) or
otherwise.
Word Elements: Root, suffix
System: Reproductive, Urological
Surgical Specialty: Urology
Possible instrument sets needed: Vasectomy
⩥D & E. Answer: Definition: Dilatation and Evacuation. Removal of
uterine contents, usually for termination of pregnancy or for incomplete
spontaneous abortion.
System: Reproductive
Surgical Specialty: GYN
Possible instrument sets needed: D&E or D&C
⩥Cholecystectomy. Answer: Definition: The removal of the gallbladder
Word Elements: Prefix, root, suffix
,System: Digestive
Surgical Specialty: General
Possible instruments sets needed: Basic laparoscopy, laparoscope set.
Camera. Basic and retractor sets on standby
⩥Suction Curettage. Answer: Definition: Aspiration of uterine contents,
usually for termination of pregnancy or of incomplete spontaneous
abortion
System: Reproductive
Surgical Specialty: GYN
Possible instrument sets needed: S&C or D&C
⩥Tuboplasty. Answer: Definition: Removal of an obstruction in the
fallopian tubes. Procedure to reverse a tubal ligation.
Word Elements: Root, Suffix
System: Reproductive
Surgical Specialty: GYN
Possible instrument sets needed:
Open procedure: Laparotomy or Basic, retractors
Laparoscopic procedure: GYN laparoscopic, laparoscopes, camera,
Laparotomy or Basic, retractors on standby
,⩥TKA. Answer: Definition: Total knee arthroplasty. Removing the bone
at the end of the femur, and the bone at the proximal (nearest) end of the
tibia, and replacing them with metal/plastic implantable components.
System: Muscular, skeletal
Possible instrument sets needed: Major bone or ortho or total knee,
power surgical instruments, reamers, chisels/osteotomes, loaner
instruments
⩥THA. Answer: Definition: Total hip arthroplasty. Removing the bone
at the end of the femur, and the bone at the proximal (nearest) end of the
tibia, and replacing them with metal/plastic implantable components.
System: Muscular, skeletal
Surgical Specialty: Orthopedic
Possible instrument sets needed: Major bone or ortho or total hip, power
surgical instruments, reamer, chisels/osteotomes, loaner instruments
⩥Hemorrhoidectomy. Answer: Definition: Removing anal arteries
Word Elements: Root, suffix
System: Circulatory
Surgical Specialty: General, Vascular
Possible instrument sets needed: Hemorrhoid
⩥Gastrectomy. Answer: Definition: Removal of the stomach
Word Elements: Root, suffix
, System: Digestive
Surgical Specialty: General, Bariatric
Possible instrument sets needed:
Open procedure: Major, retractors, bariatric
Laparoscopic procedure: Basic laparoscopy instruments, Laparoscope
set. Camera. Major and retractor sets on standby
⩥Gastroscopy. Answer: Definition: An examination of the stomach with
a gastroscope an instrument to view the inside of the stomach.
Word Elements: Root, suffix
System: Digestive
Surgical Specialty: General
Possible instrument sets needed: Gastroscope
⩥Fasciotomy. Answer: Definition: Making an incision into the fibrous
membrane covering a muscle, usually to relieve pressure from an injured
or swollen muscle.
System: Muscular
Surgical Specialty: Orthopedic
Possible instrument sets needed: Soft tissue or minor ortho
⩥Ulnar Nerve Transposition. Answer: Definition: Making an incision at
the elbow area to allow the ulnar nerve to be moved to an area that
provides protection and comfort.