General Surgery procedures, page 1 of 3
20 procedures on this page, alphabetically from Ablation therapy to Introduction procedure. Each entry below describes the procedure in full.
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Ablation therapy
About this service. The removal of material from the surface of an object by vaporization, chipping, or other erosive process.
As a treatment, ablation therapy is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000452 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure.
Specialty: General Surgery
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Adenectomy
adenectomy: The surgical removal (cutting out) of part or all of gland.
As a treatment, adenectomy is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
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Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001111 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgery by body site.
Specialty: General Surgery
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Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
A type of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in which stem cells are obtained from a donor other than the recipient. Our General Surgery team performs allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and explains each step beforehand.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001479 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › introduction procedure › transplantation procedure › hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
Specialty: General Surgery
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Anesthesiology specialist evaluation
About this service. An assessment by a physician who provides anesthesia for patients undergoing surgical, obstetric, diagnostic or therapeutic procedures while monitoring the patient's condition and supporting vital organ functions. The anesthesiologist also diagnoses and treats acute, chronic and/or cancer pain as well as provides resuscitation and medical management for patients with critical illnesses and severe injuries.
As a diagnostic service, anesthesiology specialist evaluation helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.
Also known as
- anesthesiologist consultation
- anesthesiologist evaluation
- anesthesiology doctor consultation
- anesthesiology doctor evaluation
- anesthesiology specialist consultation
- consultation with anesthesiologist
- referral to anesthesiologist
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000667 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › medical professional evaluation › medical specialist evaluation.
Specialty: General Surgery
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Autopsy procedure
A postmortem examination of the body that includes an examination of the internal organs and structures after dissection to determine the cause of death and the nature of pathological changes. Our General Surgery team performs autopsy procedure and explains each step beforehand.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
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Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000139 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure.
Specialty: General Surgery
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Bullectomy
About this service. The surgical removal (cutting out) of part or all of Pulmonary bulla.
As a treatment, bullectomy is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
- Pulmonary bulla surgical removal
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001088 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgical removal procedure › surgical excision.
Specialty: General Surgery
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Bursectomy
The surgical removal (cutting out) of part or all of synovial bursa. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers bursectomy through General Surgery.
As a treatment, bursectomy is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
- bursa removal
- removal of bursa
- synovial bursa surgical removal
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001035 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgery by body site.
Specialty: General Surgery
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Cephalectomy
About this service. The surgical removal (cutting out) of part or all of head.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Also known as
- decapitation
- head surgical removal
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001037 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › therapeutic procedure by site.
Specialty: General Surgery
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Cervical polypectomy
The surgical removal (cutting out) of part or all of Cervical polyp. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers cervical polypectomy through General Surgery.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Also known as
- Cervical polyp surgical removal
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001216 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgical removal procedure › surgical excision.
Specialty: General Surgery
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Cystectomy
cystectomy: The surgical removal (cutting out) of part or all of urinary bladder.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Also known as
- bladder removal
- removal of the bladder
- urinary bladder surgical removal
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001044 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgery by body site.
Specialty: General Surgery
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Cystostomy procedure
About this service. Surgical creation of an external opening into the anterior bladder wall. [ NCI ]
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001343 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgery by body site.
Specialty: General Surgery
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Dental bridge implantation
About this service. Implantation of a bridge or prosthesis to bridge the gap between 2 healthy teeth where one or more teeth are missing.
As a treatment, dental bridge implantation is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001535 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › therapeutic procedure by site › therapeutic procedure of digestive system › therapeutic procedure of mouth › dental implantation.
Specialty: General Surgery
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Face transplantation
The surgical transfer of some or all of a(n) face from a donor to a patient. Our General Surgery team performs face transplantation and explains each step beforehand.
As a treatment, face transplantation is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001263 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › therapeutic procedure by site.
Specialty: General Surgery
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General anesthetic agent therapy
general anesthetic agent therapy: A therapy utilizing a substance that produces loss of consciousness.
As a treatment, general anesthetic agent therapy is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
- general anaesthetic agents therapy
- general anaesthetic medication therapy
- general anaesthetics therapy
- general anesthesia therapy
- general anesthesia treatment
- general anesthetic medication therapy
- general anesthetics therapy
- treatment with general anaesthetic
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001020 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › pharmacotherapy › anesthetic agent therapy.
Specialty: General Surgery
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Hand surgeon evaluation
An assessment by a specialist with expertise in the surgical, medical and rehabilitative care of patients with diseases, injuries, and disorders affecting the hand, wrist and forearm. This page describes hand surgeon evaluation and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Also known as
- consultation with hand surgeon
- consultation with orthopedic hand surgeon
- hand surgeon consultation
- referral to hand surgeon
- referral to orthopedic hand surgeon
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000705 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › orthopedic procedure › orthopedic surgeon evaluation.
Specialty: General Surgery
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Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Transfer of multipotent hematopoietic stem cells, usually derived from bone marrow, peripheral blood, or umbilical cord blood into the body. Our General Surgery team performs hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and explains each step beforehand.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Also known as
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000747 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › introduction procedure › transplantation procedure.
Specialty: General Surgery
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Implantation
implantation: A surgical procedure that places something in the human body.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000451 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › introduction procedure.
Specialty: General Surgery
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Inhalation anesthetic therapy
About this service. A therapy utilizing an inhaled substance that produces loss of consciousness.
As a treatment, inhalation anesthetic therapy is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
- anesthetic gas therapy
- gas anesthetic drug therapy
- inhalation anaesthetic drug therapy
- inhalation anaesthetic medication therapy
- inhalation anesthesia treatment
- inhalation anesthetic drug therapy
- inhalation anesthetic medication therapy
- inhalation anesthetic treatment
- inhalation anesthetic utilization
- treatment with inhalation anaesthetic
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000625 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › pharmacotherapy › anesthetic agent therapy › general anesthetic agent therapy.
Specialty: General Surgery
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Introduction procedure
A procedure where a substance or object is inserted into the body. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers introduction procedure through General Surgery.
As a treatment, introduction procedure is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0009026 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure.
Specialty: General Surgery
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