SP CH2 Surgeries

Anterior Cervical Fusion: cervical spine surgery from the front

Extreme Lumbar Interbody Fusion: lumbar spine surgery from the sides

Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion: lumbar spine surgery from the front

Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion: lumbar spine surgery from the back

Anterior Cruciate Ligament: reconstruction of a knee ligament

Above the Knee Amputation: cutting the leg off above the knee

Below the Knee Amputation: cutting the leg off below the knee

Open Reduction Internal Fixation: open surgery to fix broken bone with plates, pins, and screws

Closed Reduction: NO Surgery. Fixing broken bone with cast, splint or sling

Intermedullary Nail: implant of a nail into the bone

Total Hip Arthroplasty: Reconstruction of the hip joint

Total Knee Arthroplasty: Reconstruction of the knee joint

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: repair of the abdominal portion of the aorta

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft: Creating a new blood supply of a blocked artery

Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass Graft: creating a new blood supply of blocked artery using smaller openings and scopes

Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator: implanting a pacemaker

Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter: Catheter inserted into vein for long term IV access

Patent Ductus Arteriosus: repair of congenital heart disorder in a neonate

Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Insertion of a stent to open arteries

Transesophageal Echocardiogram: ultrasound of the heart through a probe in the esophagus

Arteriovenous Graft: surgical connection between an artery and a vein for hemodialysis access

Bilateral Myringotomy with Tubes: drainage of fluid from the ear

Intraocular Lens: implanting a lens to treat cataracts

Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: using endoscopes to operate on the nose

Split Thickness Skin Graft: Taking healthy skin from one part of the body to graft onto another part

Lumbar Puncture: collecting spinal fluid from lumbar spine

Ventriculo-Peritoneal Shunt: draining fluid from the brain to abdomen

Dilation and Curettage: Opening the cervix and scraping the lining of the uterus

Laparoscopic-assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy: removal of the uterus using laparoscopes

Bilateral Salpingo-oopherectomy: removal of both fallopian tubes and ovaries

Total Abdominal Hysterectomy: removal of the uterus

Transurethral Resection of the Prostate: removal of the prostate gland across the urethra

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy: visual exam of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestines

Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy: creation of a feeding tube

Video Assisted Thorascopic Surgery: visual exam of chest cavity

Laryngoscopy and Bronchoscopy: Visual exam of the larynx and the bronchus

Incision and Drainage: removing pus and fluid from an abscess

Exam Under Anaesthesia

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Power Assisted Liposuction: removal of adipose (fat)