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difficult, disordered, painful
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cleisis-
closure, occlusion
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ectomy-
surgical excision of
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lysis-
freeing of, reduction of
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examine an organ by viewing
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ostomy-
creation of an opening
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pexy-
fix or suture into place
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restorative or reconstruction procedure
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hema, hemo, hemato-
blood
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jejun-
second part of small intestine
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lamin-
posterior vertebral arch
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opening or mouth; also, bone
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tracheo-
trachea, windpipe
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ureter, uretero-
tube from kidney
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urethra-
tube from bladder
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Adenoidectomy-
Surgical excision of Adenoids
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Adrenalectomy-
Surgical excision of Adrenal gland
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Appendectomy-
Surgical excision of Appendix
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Cecectomy-
Surgical excision of Cecum
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Cholecystectomy-
Surgical excision of Gallbladder
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Coccygectomy-
Surgical excision of Coccyx
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Colectomy-
Surgical excision of Colon
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Craniectomy-
Surgical excision of Skull
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Cystectomy-
Surgical excision of Urinary bladder
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Embolectomy-
Surgical excision of Embolus
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Esophagectomy-
Surgical excision of Esophagus
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Fistulectomy-
Surgical excision of Fistula
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Ganglionectomy-
Surgical excision of Ganglion
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Gastrectomy-
Surgical excision of Stomach
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Glomectomy, Carotid-
Surgical excision of Carotid body
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Hemicolectomy-
Surgical excision of half of colon
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Hemorrhoidectomy-
Surgical excision of Hemorrhoids
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Hydrocelectomy-
Surgical excision of Hydrocele
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Hypophysectomy-
Surgical excision of Pituitary gland
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Hysterectomy-
Surgical excision of Uterus
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Laminectomy-
Surgical excision of Posterior vertebral arch
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Laryngectomy-
Surgical excision of Larynx
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Lobectomy-
Surgical excision of Lobe of lung or liver
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Mastectomy-
Surgical excision of Breast
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Mastoidectomy-
Surgical excision of Mastoid Cell
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Myomectomy-
Surgical excision of Muscle tumor
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Nephrectomy-
Surgical excision of Kidney
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Neurectomy-
Surgical excision of Nerve
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Oophorectomy-
Surgical excision of Ovary
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Orchiectomy or Orchidectomy-
Surgical excision of Testicle
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Pancreatectomy-
Surgical excision of Pancreas
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Pericardiectomy-
Surgical excision of Pericardium
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Pneumonectomy-
Surgical excision of Lung
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Polypectomy-
Surgical excision of Polyp
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Prostatectomy-
Surgical excision of Prostate gland
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Salpingectomy-
Surgical excision of fallopian tube
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Salpingo-oophorectomy-
Surgical excision of fallopian tube and ovary
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Sequestrectomy-
Surgical excision of Necrotic bone
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Splenectomy-
Surgical excision of Spleen
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Stapedectomy-
Surgical excision of Stapes
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Sympathectomy-
Surgical excision of Sympathetic nerve
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Thromboendarterectomy-
Surgical excision of Clot and lining of artery
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Thyroidectomy-
Surgical excision of Thyroid gland
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Tonsillectomy-
Surgical excision of Tonsils
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Arthrotomy-
To cut into Joint
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Cardiotomy-
To cut into Heart
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Cholecystotomy-
To cut into Gallbladder
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Choledochotomy-
To cut into Common bile duct
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Cholelithotomy-
To cut into Gallbladder to remove stone
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Chordotomy-
To cut into Spinal cord
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Colpotomy-
To cut into Vagina
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Commissurotomy-
To cut into Cusps of heart valve
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Craniotomy-
To cut into Brain
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Duodenotomy-
To cut into Duodenum
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Episiotomy-
To cut into Vulva
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Hepatotomy-
To cut into Liver
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Hysterotomy-
To cut into Uterus
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Laparotomy-
To cut into abdominal cavity
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Lithotomy-
To cut into Duct or organ to remove stone
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Myringotomy-
To cut into Duct Tympanic membrane
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Osteotomy-
To cut into Bone
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Phlebotomy-
To cut into Vein
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Pyelolithotomy-
To cut into Kidney to remove stone
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Pyloromyotomy-
To cut into Muscle of pylorus of stomach
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Scalenotomy-
To cut into Scaleni muscles
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Sphincterotomy-
To cut into Sphincter muscle
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Thoracotomy-
To cut into Chest
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Tracheotomy-
To cut into Trachea
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Vagotomy-
To cut into Vagus nerve
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Valvulotomy-
To cut into Heart Valve
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Restorative or reconstructive
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Arthroplasty-
Restorative or reconstructive Joint
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Blepharoplasty-
Restorative or reconstructive Eyelid
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Colpoplasty-
Restorative or reconstructive Vagina
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Herniaplasty-
Restorative or reconstructive Hernia
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Pyloroplasty-
Restorative or reconstructive Pylorus or stomach
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Rhinoplasty-
Restorative or reconstructive Nose
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Salpingoplasty, Tuboplasty-
Restorative or reconstructive Fallopian tube
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Thoracoplasty-
Restorative or reconstructive Chest
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Tympanoplasty-
Restorative or reconstructive Middle ear
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Z-plasty-
Restorative or reconstructive Skin
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orrpaphy-
Surgical repair of
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Colporrhaphy-
Surgical repair of Vagina
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Herniorrhaphy-
Surgical repair of Hernia
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Perinerorrhaphy-
Surgical repair of Perineum
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Tenorrhaphy-
Surgical repair of Tendon
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ostomy-
Make and leave an opening or form a connection between
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Antrostomy-
Make and leave an opening in the Nasoantral window
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Cholecystoenterostomy-
Make and leave an opening or form a connection between Gallbladder and intestine
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Cholecystojejunostomy-
Make and leave an opening or form a connection between Gallbladder and jejunum
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Choledochojejunostomy-
Make and leave an opening or form a connection between Common bile duct and jejunum
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Choledochostomy-
Make and leave an opening in the Common bile duct
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Colostomy-
Make and leave an opening in the Colon
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Duodenoduodenostomy-
Make and leave an opening or form a connection between two portions of duodenum
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Enterostomy-
Make and leave an opening in the Intestines
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Gastroenterostomy-
Make and leave an opening or form a connection between Stomach and intestine
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Gastrojejunostomy-
Make and leave an opening or form a connection between Stomach and jejunum
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Ileostomy-
Make and leave an opening in the Ileum
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Jejunostomy-
Make and leave an opening in the Jejunum
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Nephrostomy-
Make and leave an opening or form a connection between Kidneys
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Thoracostomy-
Make and leave an opening in the Chest
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Tracheostomy-
Make and leave an opening in the Trachea
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Ureterosigmoidostomy-
Make and leave an opening or form a connection between Ureter and sigmoid colon
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oscopy-
Examination of organ by viewing through an endoscope
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Arthroscopy-
Examination of organ by viewing through an endoscope Joint
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Bronchoscopy-
Examination of organ by viewing through an endoscope Lung
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Choledochoscopy-
Examination of organ by viewing through an endoscope Common bile duct
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Colonoscopy-
Examination of organ by viewing through an endoscope Colon from ileocecal valve to anus
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Colposcopy-
Examination of organ by viewing through an endoscope Vagina and cervix
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Culdoscopy-
Examination of organ by viewing through an endoscope Cul-de-sac to retrouterine space
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Cystoscopy-
Examination of organ by viewing through an endoscope Urinary bladder
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Esophagoscopy-
Examination of organ by viewing through an endoscope Esophagus
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Gastroscopy-
Examination of organ by viewing through an endoscope Stomach
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Laparoscopy-
Examination of organ by viewing through an endoscope Abdominal and pelvic organs
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Laryngoscopy-
Examination of organ by viewing through an endoscope Larynx
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Mediastinoscopy-
Examination of organ by viewing through an endoscope Mediastinal spaces in chest cavity
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Nephroscopy-
Examination of organ by viewing through an endoscope Kidney
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Peritoneoscopy-
Examination of organ by viewing through an endoscope Peritoneum
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Proctoscopy-
Examination of organ by viewing through an endoscope Anus
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Sigmoidoscopy-
Examination of organ by viewing through an endoscope Sigmoid colon and rectum
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Urethroscopy-
Examination of organ by viewing through an endoscope Urethra
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Hysteropexy-
Fixation of the Uterus
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Nephropexy-
Fixation of the Kidney
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Orchiopexy or Orchidopexy-
Fixation of the Testicle
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Salpingopexy-
Fixation of the Fallopian tube
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Ureteropexy-
Fixation of the Ureter
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Abdominoperineal resection-
Removal of rectum
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Amputation-
Removal of a portion or all of the arm or leg; excision of other appendage such as uterine cervix.
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Anastomosis-
Surgical joining of two organs or surfaces such as blood vessels or intestine
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Arthodesis-
Surgical fusion of a joint
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Arthrodesis, triple-
Surgical fusion of three joints of ankle
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Biopsy-
Removal of tissue for diagnostic purposes
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Bypass graft-
Surgical creation of a diversion for the bloodstream by suturing a graft to blood vessel so that blood bypasses an obstructed or weakened portion of the vessel.
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Cesarean section-
Abdominal delivery of infant via incision in uterus
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Cauterization; conization-
Use of electric current to destroy or remove tissue
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Circumcision-
Excision of foreskin of penis
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Closure of colostomy-
Closure of opening previously made in colon to empty bowel content outside abdomen.
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D&C or D&E (Dilation and curettage or evacuation)-
Operation to dilate uterine cervix and scrape lining of uterus or empty contents or uterus
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Decompression-
Surgical relief of pressure, such as intracranial
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Disarticulation-
Amputation of an arm or leg at a joint
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Enucleation-
Removal of eyeball
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Episiotomy-
Surgical incision into perineum to prevent tears during childbirth
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Evisceration-
Removal of viscera or internal organs; removal of contents of eyeball
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Palliative operation-
An operation done to relieve symptoms rather than cure
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Pelvic exenteration-
Radial removal of contents of pelvis
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Portacaval shunt-
Surgical creation of anastomosis between portal and caval veins
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Skin graft-
Transfer of skin from one site to another to improve function or appearance
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Splenorenal shunt-
Surgical creation of anastomosis between splenic and renal veins
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T&A (Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy)-
Excision of tonsils and adenoids
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Vein ligation and stripping-
Tying off and removing a major blood vessel for treatment of varicose veins.
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