https://padlet.com/adallen2012/zsdjdjx7tthj Care of Surgical Patients en-us 2017-03-08 20:26:52 UTC 2017-03-08 20:46:33 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Templeball.png adallen2012 https://padlet.com/adallen2012/zsdjdjx7tthj/wish/158809798 Technological Advances
Laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures have replaced many open surgeries. Laparoscopic which consists of being performed through a small opening in the abdomen, results in: less trauma to tissue, less inflammatory response and therefore less pain and a faster recovery. 

Medical Robots: provide a key to less invasive, less traumatic surgeries. Has rock steady hands. Faster healing, less pain,  and less scarring.

Suffixes
ectomy- cutting out or off
lysis- removal or destruction
oma- Tumor
ostomy- to furnish with an outlet
otomy- cutting into
plasty- revision, molding, or repair of tissue
pexy- fixation, anchoring in place

Reasons for surgery:
Diagnostic- to determine origin and cause of disorder or cell type for cancer
Curative- resolve a problem by repair or removal
Restorative- improve a pt's functional ability
Palliative- relieve symptoms of disease, but doesn't cure.
Cosmetic- performed primarily to alter or enhance personal appearance (insurance does not cover usually)


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