Ciencia médica - Operaciones y Procedimientos

surgical removal of a limb or a part of it

amputación

a surgical procedure in which a surgeon creates a new pathway for the transport of substances in the body

bypass

the surgical removal of the protecting loose skin of a male's penis

circuncisión

a medical procedure that involves widening narrowed or blocked blood vessels, typically performed on arteries, to improve blood flow

angioplastía

a surgical procedure in which the appendix gets removed

apendicectomía

a surgical procedure where an opening is made in the abdomen to redirect part of the colon for waste elimination

colostomía

a surgical procedure to remove tissue from the inner lining of the uterus

dilatación y curetaje

a medical procedure to align a person's physical characteristics with their gender identity, often used by transgender individuals

cirugía de afirmación de género

a procedure that creates new pathways for blood flow around blocked or narrowed coronary arteries to improve heart muscle blood supply

cirugía de bypass coronario

a surgical procedure in which a woman's uterus is removed, often performed for medical reasons such as to treat certain health conditions

histerectomía

a minimally invasive surgical procedure that uses a small camera to view and treat conditions inside the abdomen or pelvis

laparoscopia

a surgical procedure that involves making a larger cut in the abdomen to access and treat internal organs or address certain medical conditions

laparotomía

a type of weight-loss surgery that that aims to help manage obesity by shrinking the size of someone's stomach so that they will eat less food

bypass gástrico

a surgical procedure by which a doctor replaces a missing or damaged tissue or bone with a healthy substitute

injerto

a surgical operation that is performed in order to treat severe mental disorders by cutting into part of a person's brain

lobotomía

a surgical procedure in which a small, localized mass or tumor, typically in the breast, is removed while preserving the surrounding tissue

lumpectomía

a precise surgical technique that uses a microscope for intricate procedures on small structures

microcirugía

any type of surgery that requires making a large incision in the chest wall to make the heart easier for the surgeon to reach

cirugía a corazón abierto

a device or drug delivery system that is permanently placed in the body

implante

a surgical cut made in flesh or skin

incisión

a surgical procedure to reconstruct or create a vagina, commonly used for gender affirmation or medical purposes

vaginoplastia

a surgical procedure to remove stones from the urinary tract

litotomía

a surgical procedure that involves removing part of the vertebral bone, called the lamina, to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves

laminectomía

a surgical procedure that removes part of a vertebral lamina to relieve spinal nerve pressure or treat spinal conditions

hemilaminectomía

a surgical operation performed on the nervous system, particularly the brain and spinal cord

neurocirugía

a surgical procedure that involves the removal of the tonsils, often performed to alleviate recurrent throat infections or breathing difficulties

amigdalectomía

a surgical procedure that involves creating an opening in the neck to provide a direct airway, often done to assist with breathing in cases of airway obstruction or respiratory problems

traqueotomía

a surgical operation for male sterilization or permanent contraception

vasectomía

a medical procedure involving the transplantation of organs from animals, usually pigs, to humans to address organ shortages

xenoinjerto

a surgical procedure to replace defective or damaged organs by transplanting or implanting artificial ones

cirugía de repuesto

a minimally invasive procedure that uses an endoscope to treat sinus-related conditions by removing obstructions or enlarging sinus passages

cirugía endoscópica de senos paranasales

a medical procedure involving the movement of organs, tissues, or cells from one person to another to replace or repair damaged or failing body parts

trasplante

a medical treatment that involves surgical procedures for conditions related to the jaw, face, and mouth

cirugía maxilofacial

a procedure to remove or destroy tissue, often used for treating tumors or cardiac rhythm issues

ablación

a surgical procedure involving the removal of the breast tissue, often performed as a treatment for breast cancer or as a preventive measure

mastectomía

a non-invasive procedure that uses high-energy radiation to precisely treat tumors or lesions without surgery

radioscirugía

a medical procedure that uses shock waves or lasers to break down kidney or urinary tract stones without surgery

litotricia

a specialized surgical technique that uses three-dimensional coordinates or imaging guidance to precisely target and treat specific areas of the body

cirugía estereotáxica

a strong blow to the chest over the heart used to restore normal heart rhythm during cardiac arrest or arrhythmias

golpe precordial

a procedure that clears blockages in the Eustachian tube by using positive pressure to equalize ear pressure

politzerización

blood filtering for managing kidney dysfunction or acute renal failure

hemofiltración

a medical procedure that provides temporary mechanical support to the heart and lungs by circulating and oxygenating blood outside of the body

oxigenación por membrana extracorpórea

a medical procedure that involves placing a tube into the trachea, or windpipe, to establish an open airway for breathing, often used in cases of respiratory distress or during anesthesia for surgery

intubación traqueal

a medical procedure that involves delivering fluids, medications, or nutrients directly into a person's bloodstream through a vein using a needle or catheter

terapia intravenosa

a medical procedure or method that makes a person or animal incapable of reproduction

esterilización

a surgical procedure to create a breathing passage in the neck

traqueotomía

a procedure to replace damaged or diseased bone marrow with healthy stem cells

trasplante de médula ósea

a surgical procedure to implant electrodes in the brain to treat movement disorders like Parkinson's disease

estimulación cerebral profunda