Science Médicale - Opérations et Procédures

surgical removal of a limb or a part of it

amputation

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

pontage, by-pass, bypass

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

circoncision

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

angioplastie, dilatation des vaisseaux sanguins

a surgical procedure in which the appendix gets removed

appendicectomie

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

colostomie

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

dilatation et curetage

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

chirurgie affirmant le genre, chirurgie de réattribution sexuelle

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

chirurgie de pontage coronarien, opération de bypass coronarien

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

hystérectomie

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

laparoscopie

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

laparotomie

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

pontage gastrique

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

greffe

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

lobotomie

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

tumorectomie, exérèse d'une tumeur

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

microchirurgie

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

opération à cœur ouvert

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

implant

a surgical cut made in flesh or skin

incision

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

vaginoplastie

a surgical procedure to remove stones from the urinary tract

lithotomie

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

laminécotomie, laminectomie

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

hémilaminectomie, hémilaminectomie (chirurgicale)

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

neurochirurgie

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

amygdalectomie

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

trachéotomie

a surgical operation for male sterilization or permanent contraception

vasectomie

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

xénotransplantation, xénogreffe

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

chirurgie de transplantation

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

chirurgie endoscopique des sinus, intervention endoscopique des sinus

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

transplantation, greffe

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

chirurgie maxillo-faciale, chirurgie bucco-faciale

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

ablation, extirpation

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

mastectomie

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

radiochirurgie, chirurgie par radiation

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

lithotripsie, fragmentation lithocalcique

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

chirurgie stéréotaxique, opération stéréotaxique

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

coup précordial, frappe précordiale

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

polytérisation, politzerisation

blood filtering for managing kidney dysfunction or acute renal failure

hémofiltration

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

oxygénation par membrane extracorporelle, ECMO (oxygénation par membrane extracorporelle)

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

intubation trachéale, intubation du trachée

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

thérapie intraveineuse, médicament intraveineux

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

stérilisation, stériliser

a surgical procedure to create a breathing passage in the neck

trachéostomie

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

greffe de moelle osseuse, transplantation de moelle osseuse

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

stimulation cérébrale profonde, stimulation du cerveau profond