General
This hernia occurs in the groin and may be repaired open or laparoscopically.
What is an inguinal hernia
This term describes restoring bone fragments to normal alignment
What is a reduction
This procedure removes uterine fibroids.
What is a Myomectomy
This condition occurs when urine backs up into the kidney.
What is hydronephrosis
This device stabilizes the head during craniotomies
What is a Mayfield Headrest
This stapler is used to divide bowel during resections
What is a GIA stapler
This minimally invasive technique uses a camera to visualize joints.
What is an arthroscopy
Device that manipulates the uterus
What is Rumi System
This device keeps the ureter open after stone removal.
Ureteral Stent
This cautery tool is preferred in neuro to avoid thermal spread.
What is Bipolar
This procedure removes a gland that regulates metabolism.
What is a thyroidectomy
This is the final step before cementing a joint implant
What is a pulse lavage irrigation
This emergency occurs when the ovary twists on its blood supply.
This irrigation method prevents clot retention after TURP.
This complication causes CSF leakage during spine surgery.
What is Dural Tear
This surgery removes part of the large intestine.
What is a colectomy
This implant stabilizes intertrochanteric hip fractures.
What is Gamma Nail
Medication used to help contract uterus for bleeding
What is Methergine
This imaging study outlines the ureter and kidney using contrast.
What is a retrograde pyelogram
This procedure removes herniated disc material compressing a nerve root.
What is microdiscectomy
This fatty apron covers abdominal organs and is often mobilized
This instrument shapes bone canals during joint replacement
What is a reamer
This step collects fluid for cancer staging during GYN oncology cases.
What is Pelvic Washings
This emergency occurs when the tunica albuginea tears during trauma.
What is a penile fracture
This procedure stabilizes the spine using screws and rods.
What is Spinal Fusion