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Repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm

Surgical repair of a weakening/ballooning area of the abdominal portion of the aorta (the largest artery in the body)

ACL

Anterior cruciate ligament

Reconstruction or repairing of the anterior cruciate ligament. In an ACL reconstruction, a graft is used to replace the ligament, and in an ACL repair the torn ligament is put back together.

ACF

Anterior cervical fusion

Surgical fusion of vertebrae in the cervical spine, approached from the front side of the patient's body

ALIF

Anterior lumbar interbody fusion

Spinal surgery in which bone grafts/implants are used to fuse vertebrae in the lumbar spine, approached from the front side of the patient's body

AKA

Above the knee amputation

Surgical removal of the leg above the knee

AV Graft

Arteriovenous graft

A surgical connection is made between an artery and a vein to allow hemodialysis access

BMT

Bilateral myringotomy with tubes

Incision into the eardrum (tympanic membrane, both sides) for drainage via tube placement

BSO

Bilateral salpingo-oopherectomy

Surgical removal of both fallopian tubes and ovaries

BKA

Below the knee amputation

Surgical removal of the leg below the knee

CABG

Coronary artery bypass graft

Creation of a new blood supply to an area of the heart with a clogged/blocked artery using the patient's own blood vessel to function as the graft (frequently harvested from the leg)

CR

Closed reduction

Treatment of a fractured bone without a surgical incision

D&C

Dilation and curettage

Dilation of the uterine cervix and scrapping of the inner lining of the uterus (endometrium) with a uterine curette

EGD

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

Endoscopic procedure that visualizes the upper portion of the gastrointestinal tract up to the duodenum (where the stomach connects to the small intestine)

ESS

Endoscopic sinus surgery

Use of endoscopic instrumentation to operate on the nose

EUA

Exam under anesthesia

The use of anesthesia to conduct a surgical examination of a sensitive part of the body such as the eye or rectum

I&D

Incision and drainage

Incision into and removal (drainage) of pus/fluid from an abscess, boil, or infected wound/area of the body

ICD

Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator

Insertion/implantation of a battery-powered device that can deliver a jolt of electricity to treat cardiac arrhythmia (dangerous irregular heartbeats, frequently performed in cardiac catheterization labs)

IMN

Intramedullary nail

Insertion/implantation of a nail or rod, into the medullary cavity (center) of a long bone, such as the femur or tibia

IOL

Intraocular lens

Insertion/implantation of a lens within the eye to treat cataracts (clouding of the lens of the eye) or myopia (nearsightedness)

IORT

Intraoperative radiation therapy

Use of therapeutic levels of radiation to treat exposed cancer tumors during surgery, frequently done during breast surgery

LAVH

Laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy

A visualization and treatment of pelvic organs (laparoscopy) followed by removal of the uterus through the vagina

L&B

Laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy

A visual examination of the larynx and the bronchi

LP

Lumbar puncture

A collection of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. Commonly referred to as a spinal tap (not a surgical procedure, but frequently done in surgery for children).

MIDCAB

Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass

Use of a small incision in the ribs (mini-thoracotomy) to access the heart to bypass diseased coronary arteries. This is done "off-pump" without the assistance of the heart-lung machine.

MIS

Minimally invasive surgery

A type of surgery that uses endoscoping techniques and instrumentation in order to reduce trauma to the body during surgery (this technique reduces not only trauma to the patient's body, but rrduces recovery time and infection risks, as well).

ORIF

Open reduction internal fixation

Treatment of a fractured bone with an incision and the use of plates and screws or pins to hold the fragments together.

PAL

Power assisted liposuction

Aspiration (suction) of fat celld by means of a motorized hand piece and cannula (tube).

PCI

Percutaneous coronary intervention

Coronary angioplasty; a procedure to open narrowed coronary arteries, normally performed in cardiac catheterization labs.

PDA

Patent ductus arteriosus

Repair of a congenital heart disorder in a neonate (a child less than one month old).

PEG

Percutaneous endoscopic gastronomy

Insertion of a feeding tube (PEG tube) into the stomach through the abdominal wall

PICC

Insertion of peripherally inserted central catheter

An intravenous catheter inserted in a peripheral vein (such as the arm) for long-term IV access (a sterile procedure, not a surgery).

PLIF

Posterior lumbar interbody fusion

Spinal surgery in which bone grafts/implants are used to fuse vertebrae in the lumbar spine -- approached from the back side of the patient's body.

STSG

Split thickness skin graft

Healthy skin is taken from a place on the body, called the donor site, and used as a skin graft elsewhere on the body

TAH

Total abdominal hysterectomy

Surgical removal of the uterus through an incision in the abdomen

TEE

Transesophageal echocardiogram

Obtaining an ultra sound image of the heart by means of a brobe/transducer inserted into the esophagus (frequently done in connection with cardiac surgery).

THA

Total hip arthroplasty

Hip joint reconstruction by removing the bone and placing a plastic/metal component in the hip socket (the acetabulum), as well as the femoral head (the proximal femur), resulting in a completely rebuilt joint.

TKA

Total knee arthroplasty

Knee joint reconstruction by placing implants on the end of the femur and the top of the tibia, as well as on the knee cap (the patella), resulting in a completely rebuilt joint.

TURP

Transurethral resection of the prostate

Surgical removal of part of the prostate gland by inserting instruments across the urethra to reach the prostate internally.

VATS

Video assisted thoracoscopic surgery

Use of endoscopic instruments to access the chest cavity/lung//thorax.

VP Shunt

Ventriculo-peritoneal shunt

Surgical placent of a drain (shunt) to transfer excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the brain (ventricle) to the abdominal lining (peritoneum)

Wound VAC

Wound vacuum assisted closure

Application of a device/dressing that provides negative pressure (vacuum) to facilitate wound closure.

XLIF

Extreme lateral interbody fusion

Spinal fusion surgery approaching from the side of the patient using special instrumentation to reduce trauma on the patient's body.