Surgical Procedures Quiz

Appendectomy removes the appendix to treat inflammation.

LASIK surgery corrects nearsightedness using laser technology.

Tonsillectomy removes tonsils to alleviate obstructive sleep apnea.

Gastric bypass surgery reduces stomach size to aid in weight loss.

Hysterectomy removes the uterus, often to treat medical conditions or for sterilization.

Lobectomy removes a portion of the liver, often to treat tumors or disease.

Laparoscopy involves small incisions for inserting a laparoscope for internal examination.

Blood clotting is a common complication after open-heart surgery.

Colectomy involves removing a portion of the colon, often due to disease.

Hernioplasty reinforces the abdominal wall to repair a hernia using synthetic mesh.

Cholecystectomy removes the gallbladder, often due to gallstones.

Mastectomy removes a breast, often to treat breast cancer.

Nephrectomy removes a kidney, often due to disease or donation.

Lobectomy removes a portion of the lung, often to treat cancer.

Thyroidectomy removes part or all of the thyroid gland, often to treat thyroid disorders or cancer.

Liposuction removes excess fat and skin to improve body contour.

Colectomy removes part or all of the colon, often to treat colorectal cancer or inflammatory bowel disease.