Scienza medica - Operazioni e procedure

surgical removal of a limb or a part of it

amputazione

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

circoncisione

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

angioplastica

a surgical procedure in which the appendix gets removed

appendicectomia

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

colostomia

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

dilatazione e curettage

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

chirurgia di affermazione di genere

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

chirurgia di bypass coronarico

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

isterectomia

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

laparotomia

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 gastrico

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

innesto

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

lobotomia

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

lumpectomy

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

microchirurgia

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

chirurgia a cuore aperto

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

impianto

a surgical cut made in flesh or skin

incisione

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

vaginoplastica

a surgical procedure to remove stones from the urinary tract

litotomia

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

laminectomia

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

emilaminectomia

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

neurochirurgia

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

tonsillectomia

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

tracheotomia

a surgical operation for male sterilization or permanent contraception

vasectomia

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

xenotrapianto

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

chirurgia di ricambio

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

chirurgia endoscopica dei seni paranasali

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

trapianto

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

chirurgia maxillo-facciale

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

ablazione

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

mastectomia

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

radiochirurgia

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

litotripsia

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

chirurgia stereotattica

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

colpo precordiale

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

politzerizzazione

blood filtering for managing kidney dysfunction or acute renal failure

emofiltrazione

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

ossigenazione extracorporea a membrana

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

intubazione tracheale

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 endovenosa

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

sterilizzazione

a surgical procedure to create a breathing passage in the neck

tracheostomia

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

trapianto di midollo osseo

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

stimolazione cerebrale profonda