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Surgical Terms For Beginners

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    Absorption
    To take in or soak up

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    Anastomosis
    Pathological, surgical, or traumatic formation of an opening between two normally separate organs

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    Ascites
    Abnormal collection of fluid in the abdominal cavity

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    Bile
    A secretion of the liver that breaks down fats, preparing them for digestion & absorption in the small intestine

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    chole-
    Bile, gall

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    Chyle
    A white liquid that consists of products of digestion, chiefly emulsifies fats, that passes through the small intestine into the lymphatic system

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    Chyme
    The thick, semifluid contents of the stomach formed during digestion

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    -cysto
    Cyst, urinary bladder, sac of fluid

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    -docho
    Intestine

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    -ectomy
    To remove/Removal of

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    Excision
    Surgical removal

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    Incision
    Cut made with a sharp instrument

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    lysis
    Breaking down/Dissolving

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    Necrosis
    Tissue death

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    -oma
    Tumor, growth, neoplasm

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    -ostomy
    Surgically creating a new opening or mouth

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    -otomy
    Surgical incision, to cut

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    Parietal
    1) Refers to the outer portion of a cavity or organ.
    2) Pertaining to the parietal bone of the cranium.
    3) Pertaining to the parietal lobe of the cerebrum

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    Peristalsis
    Rythmic contractions of smooth muscle layers that force food through the GI tract urine through the ureters, and bile through the common bile ducts

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    Peritoneum
    A thin serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity

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    Portal venous system
    Venous system that carries blood to a second capillary bed prior to returning blood to the general circulation

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    -stasis
    Controlling/Stopping the flow of

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    stenosis
    Narrowing/Tighting

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    Ulcer
    A crater-like lesion that is usually circular in shape & penetrates the skin; may be very deep, resulting from infection

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    Viscera
    Any organ of a body cavity

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    Nine regions of the abdomen
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    Which section contains the majority of the small intestines:
    Hypogastric Region

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    Four Quadrants of the abdomen
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    Splenic Flexure
    LLQ

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    Appendix
    RLQ

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    Most of the stomach
    LUQ

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    Liver
    RUQ

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    Head of pancreas
    RUQ

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    Sigmoid Colon
    RLQ

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    Tail of pancreas
    LUQ

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    Spleen
    LUQ

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    Duodenum
    RUQ

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    Cecum
    RLQ

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    Gallbladder
    RUQ

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    Left ovary
    LLQ

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    Linea alba literally means_____ ____ and will be found in the ______ abdominal wall.
    white line; rectus

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    Identify where the bilateral abdominocrural creases are located
    Between the thigh & abdomen

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    Identify the two layers of the peritoneum
    Parietal & Visceral

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    What is the primary function of the peritoneum
    Provide a slippery surface of which the viscera can glide

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    Identify the three regions of the retroperitoneal space and the organs that are located in each
    Anterior pararenal; Pancreas and parts of the duodenum and colon.
    Parirenal; Holds structures of the ruologic & vascular concern
    Posterior pararenal; Contains NO organs

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    Trace the alimentary pathway
    Mouth; Uvula; Pharynx; Epiglottis; Esophagus; Cardiac sphincter; Fundus of stomach; Cardia of stomach; Body of stomach; Pylorus of stomach; Pyloric sphincter; Duodenum; Jejunum; Ileum; Ileocecal valve; Cecum; Ascending colon; Hepatic flexure; Transverse colon; Splenic flexure; Descending colon; Sigmoid colon; Rectum; Anus.

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    Lower GI tract
    Ileocecal valve; Cecum; Ascending Colon; Hepatic flexure; Transverse colon; Splenic flexure; Descending colon; Sigmoid colon; Rectum; Anus

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    Biliary tree
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    Structures & Segments of the stomach
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    Identify the five major segments of the stomach and the purpose of each section
    Cardia; secretes mucous to ease passage of food. Fundus; produces hydrochloric acid. Corpus; produces acid & secretes pepsinogen & mucous. Antrum; non-acid producing secretes mucous & gastrin. Pylorus; food storage area before is passes in the duodenum.

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    The folds of the stomach are called
    Rugae

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    Parasympathetic innervation to the stomach is provided by the ______ nerve. This nerve and the main left and right gastric arteries run primarily along ________ of the stomach. The left gastroepiploic artery is located primarily along the _____ of the stomach.
    Vagus;

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    The four layers of the wall of the digestive tract are
    Mucousa; Submucousa; Muscularis External; Serosa

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    The enzyme amylase secreted in the oral cavity begins digestion of the food substance_____
    Starch

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    The enzyme pepsinogen secreted in the stomach begins digestion of the food substance_____
    Protein

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    Bile secreted in the duodenum works to emulsify the food substance_____
    Fat

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    Emulsification
    The breaking down of large fat globules into the intestines into smaller, uniformly distributed particles

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    The enzyme lipase begins digestion of the food substance_____
    Fat

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    The small intestine is responsible for the digestion and absorption of_____
    Food & nutrients

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    The large intestine is responsible for absorption of_____
    Water & electrolytes

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    The movement of food through the intestines by the muscles of the alimentary canal is called______
    Parastalis

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    What is the purpose of the mesentary?
    Contain blood vessels, nerves, and lymph vessels that serve the adjoining organs.

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    Describe the typical location of the appendix.
    RLQ; Attached to the cecum

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    What is the purpose of the mesoappendix?
    It supplies blood to the appendix

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    Gallbladder, bile ducts, and porta hepatic
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    The three segments of the gallbladder manipulated during removal include:
    Fundus, body, Hartman's Pouch

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    The biliary tree outlined during an intraoperative cholangiogram my include:
    R & L Hepatic ducts, Common hepatic duct, Cystic duct, Common bile duct.

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    What is the function of the Sphincter of Oddi?
    Controls the flow of bile into the duodenum

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    Identify the duct(s) that transport enzymes from the pancreas to duodenum.
    Duct of Santorini, Duct Wirsung

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    The pancreas is classified as both an________and_________gland.
    Exocrine; Endocrine

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    Where are the islets of Langerhans located and what is their function?
    In the pancreas for the production of insulin.

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    What is the largest parenchymal organ in the normal abdominal cavity. Identify the blood supply of this organ.
    Liver; Hepatic portal vein

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    List the functions that are performed by the cells of the liver.
    Produce bile; Metabolize carbs, fats, & proteins; Store sugar as glycogen; Store fat soluble vitamins, A,D,E & K, plus iron & copper; Detoxify harmful substances via phagocytosis.

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    List the significant tissues and landmarks of the groin area.
    Skin & subcutaneous tissues, Scarpa's fascia, interparietal fascia, internal oblique muscle, transverse abdominus muscle, transversalis fascia, Cooper's ligament, rectus abdominus muscle and peritoneum.

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    An indirect hernia occurs at the_______ring and may extend to the______ring.
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    Indirect inguinal hernia
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    Direct inguinal hernia
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    A direct hernia occurs withing
    the Hesselbach's triangle;

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    Femoral hernia
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    A femoral hernia occurs as a defect in the
    Abdominal wall

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    Inguinal hernias occur_____the abdominocrural crease; femoral hernias occur_____the abdominocrural crease
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    Varicose veins
    Normal veins that become elongated, dilated and tortous

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    Where can varicose veins occur?
    Lower extremity, but can also be; lower esophagus, spermatic cord, and in anorectal region.

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    What is the major function of the thyroid gland?
    Makes, stores and releases the hormones, T4 & T3.

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    What nerve requires careful dissection during thyroid surgery?
    The laryngeal nerve

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    Describe the parathyroid glands
    Number from 2-6 and are small, flat, oval structures lying on the dorsal side of the thyroid gland.

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    What happens if all parathyroid glands are removed?
    Tetany

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    Sac or pouch/enlargement of intestinal wall
    Diverticulum

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    Mucosal growth considered a precursor to dysplasia
    Polyp

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    Telescoping of intestine within itself
    Intussception

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    Twisting of bowel
    Volvulus

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    Occurs in the sacrococcygeal area with sinus formation
    Pilonidal disease

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    Difficulty swallowing due to motility disorder
    Dysphagia

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    Hiatal hernia causing mucosal trauma
    Reflux disease

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    Perianal abscess
    Fistula-in-ano

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    Congenital outpouching located in the ileum
    Meckel's diverticulum

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    Chronic condition with weight loss, abscess, or bleeding
    Crohn's disease

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    Surgical intervention for prolonged intubation
    Tracheostomy

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    Splenomegaly
    Splenectomy

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    Severely increased basal metabolic rate (BMR)
    Thyroidectomy

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    Elevated WBC count, rebound tenderness
    Appendectomy

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    Multicentric ductal carcinoma, male or female
    Radical mastectomy

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    Severe Crohn's disease
    Right hemicolectomy

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    Cancer in the head of the pancreas removed
    Whipple

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    Stage I or Stage II cancer without axillary node involvement
    Mastectomy

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    Laceration of the spleen
    Splenorrhaphy

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    Defect in abdominal wall affecting structures of spermatic cord, Scarpa's fascia, cremaster muscle
    McVay repair

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    What are the two types of choleliths, and what is the composition of each?
    Cholesterol stones; by-product of liver bile.
    Pigment stones; composed of calcium biliruinate, bilirubin polymers, bile acids, irons & phosphors

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    Peptic ulcers are most frequently found in which location?
    Inside the lining of the esophagus, stomach and the upper portion of small intestines.

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    Includes both direct and indirect hernias
    Pantaloon hernia

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    Occurs usually at esophageal haitus
    Diaphragmatic hernia

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    A direct or indirect hernia usually in men
    Inguinal hernia

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    Acquired defect that occurs in Hesselbach's triangle
    Direct hernia

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    Occurs congenital or acquired due to obesity or pregnancy
    Umbilical hernia

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    Entrapment of organs, which cannot be returned to abdomen
    Strangulated hernia

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    Most common in females/may entrap lymph nodes
    Femoral hernia

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    Occurs on anterior abdominal wall
    Ventral hernia

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    Usually congenital along spermatic cord
    Indirect hernia

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    Entrapment that compromises vascularity
    Incarcerated hernia

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    Thrombocytopenia is a deficiency of______in the blood.
    Platelets

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    Which diagnostic tools will be useful in determining liver pathology?
    Biopsy

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    Four causes of varicose veins of the lower extremity.
    Heredity; Obesity; Pregnancy; Hypertension

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    Define gynecomastia, and describe the surgical treatment.
    Development of breast tissue on a male; can be function and develop cancer.

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    Overatcivity of the thyroid gland is referred to as
    Hyperthyroidism/Thyrotoxicosis

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    What is meant by the term "staging" in reference to malignant tumors?
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    Biopsy needle or Tru-Cut for liver biopsy.
    Franklin Silverman

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    Maintains or enlarges size of esophagus
    Maloney dilators/bougie

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    Manipulates vagus trunk during vagotomy
    Nerve hook

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    Grasps bowel such as appendix
    Babcock tissue forcep

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    Liver resection or liver laceration ---Yankauer tip
    Cell saver required

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    Direct visualization placement of umbilical port
    Hasson Trocar

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    Enlarges size of cystic duct and CBD
    Bakes dilator

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    Decompress an engorged gallbladder
    Ochsner GB trocar

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    Used for insertion of vascular access device
    Hasson Trocar

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    Extends incision in vessel or duct
    Potts Smith scissors

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    Removal of stones from duct
    Randall forceps

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    Fistula incision guide
    Prove/grooved director

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    Premoistened to manipulate spermatic cord/esophagus
    Penrose drain

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    Clamps for occlusion on intestines
    Allen clamp

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    Grasping hemorrhoids
    Buie Pile forceps

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    Cholecystectomy
    Supine AND Reverse Trendelenburg

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    Esophagectomy
    Lateral

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    Pilonidal cystectomy
    Kraske

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    Herniorrhaphy/Mastectomy
    Supine

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    Endoscopic hernia repair
    Supine AND Trendelenburg

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    A. RU Paramedian
    B. LL Paramedian
    C. R Subcostal
    D. R Midline Transverse
    E. Pfannenstiel

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    F. U Longitudinal midline
    G. L Longitudinal midline
    H. McBurney's
    I. R Inguinol Oblique

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    J. R Thoracoabdominal
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    Closure mucosal layer of intestinal anastomosis
    3-0 absorable continuous suture

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