Elective surgery

Elective surgery

Elective surgery (pronounced: ih-lek-tiv sur-juh-ree) is a term used to describe a surgical procedure that is planned in advance, rather than one that is done in an emergency situation. The term "elective" does not necessarily mean that the surgery is optional, but rather that it can be scheduled at a convenient time.

Etymology

The term "elective surgery" comes from the Latin word "eligere", which means "to choose". This reflects the fact that these surgeries can be scheduled at a time that is convenient for both the patient and the surgeon.

Types of Elective Surgery

There are many different types of elective surgeries, including but not limited to:

• Cosmetic surgery
• Orthopedic surgery
• Cardiac surgery
• Cataract surgery
• Hernia repair

Related Terms

• Non-elective surgery: This is a surgery that must be done promptly to preserve life, limb, or functional capacity. It is the opposite of elective surgery.
• Outpatient surgery: This is a type of surgery where the patient is discharged on the same day as the procedure. Many elective surgeries are done on an outpatient basis.
• Inpatient surgery: This is a type of surgery where the patient is required to stay in the hospital overnight or longer. Some elective surgeries may require an inpatient stay.

See Also

• Surgery
• General surgery
• Plastic surgery

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Elective surgery
• Wikipedia's article - Elective surgery

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