Surgical technique

Surgical Technique

Surgical technique (pronunciation: /ˈsɜːrdʒɪkəl tɛkˈniːk/) refers to the method or procedure by which a surgery is performed. The term encompasses a wide range of practices, from the specific steps taken during an operation to the tools and methods used to ensure patient safety and surgical efficiency.

Etymology

The term "surgical technique" is derived from the Latin "chirurgia" meaning "hand work" and the Greek "techne" meaning "art or craft". It thus refers to the art or craft of performing surgery.

Related Terms

Surgery: The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of injury, deformity, and disease by manual and instrumental means.
Surgeon: A medical practitioner qualified to practice surgery.
Operating Room: A room in a hospital specially equipped for the performance of surgical operations.
Anesthesia: A state of temporary induced loss of sensation or awareness, used to prevent pain during surgical procedures.
Postoperative Care: The care and treatment given after a surgical procedure.
Preoperative Preparation: The process of preparing a patient for surgery, including medical evaluations, advice, and physical assessments.

Types of Surgical Techniques

There are numerous types of surgical techniques, each designed for specific types of surgeries and patient needs. Some of these include:

Open Surgery: A traditional method of surgery where a large incision is made to perform the operation.
Minimally Invasive Surgery: A modern surgical technique that uses small incisions, specialized instruments, and advanced technology to perform surgery with less damage to the body than open surgery.
Robotic Surgery: A type of minimally invasive surgery where the surgeon uses a computer to control very small instruments attached to a robot.
Laparoscopic Surgery: A type of minimally invasive surgery where a thin tube with a camera attached (laparoscope) is inserted through a small incision, allowing the surgeon to view the surgical area on a screen.

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