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1,163 procedures found
The purpose of third metatarsal shortening osteotomy is to cut and realign bone to correct deformity, redistribute load, o...
Foot-and-ankle orthopedic surgeon · 1–3 h
The purpose of third toe proximal phalanx osteotomy is to cut and realign bone to correct deformity, redistribute load, or...
Foot-and-ankle orthopedic surgeon · 45–150 min
VATS pleurectomy and decortication is offered when the clinical goal is to treat disease within the chest involving the lu...
Thoracic surgeon · 3–6 h
Cervical cerclage - Shirodkar is offered when the clinical goal is to place a supporting stitch around the cervix to reduc...
Obstetrician · 45–150 min
The purpose of closure of end colostomy is to create a controlled opening from the bowel to the abdominal wall to divert o...
Colorectal surgeon · 1–3 h
Colostomy reversal is offered when the clinical goal is to create a controlled opening from the bowel to the abdominal wal...
Colorectal surgeon · 1–3 h
The purpose of craniotomy and microsurgical clipping of anterior communicating artery aneurysm is to temporarily open a se...
Neurosurgeon · 6–16 h
The purpose of craniotomy and microsurgical clipping of basilar apex aneurysm is to temporarily open a section of the skul...
Neurosurgeon · 6–16 h
This listing covers displaced navicular fracture - ORIF, an operation designed to realign and stabilize a fracture using a...
Orthopedic surgeon · 1.5–4 h
Elbow total joint replacement is offered when the clinical goal is to replace damaged joint surfaces with prosthetic compo...
Orthopedic surgeon · 3–6 h
In emergency thoracotomy for trauma, the surgical team aims to open the chest through the rib space to provide surgical ac...
Trauma / emergency surgeon · 6–16 h
This listing covers exploratory laparotomy, an operation designed to treat a condition of the abdominal wall, digestive tr...
General surgeon · 1–3 h