Understanding Surgical Procedures and Classifications
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Understanding Surgical Procedures
This document identifies different types of surgical procedures and their classifications.
Types of Surgical Procedures
Surgery can be classified as major or minor, based on factors such as the severity of the disease, affected body parts, the complexity of the operation, and expected recovery time.
Major Surgery
Major surgery involves procedures of the head, neck, thorax, and abdomen. Recovery time can be lengthy and may involve a stay in intensive care or several days of hospitalization. These surgeries carry a greater risk of complications. In children, examples of major surgery include:
- Removal of brain tumors
- Repair of bone malformations of the skull and face
- Repair of congenital heart disease, organ transplantation,