Endoscopy

Dec 2, 2016 by in ANESTHESIA Comments Off on Endoscopy

D Endoscopy 1. Introduction a) Endoscopic surgery includes panendoscopy, laryngoscopy, microlaryngoscopy (laryngoscopy aided by an operating microscope), esophagoscopy, and bronchoscopy. All of these procedures can be performed by using a rigid or…

read more

Dacryocystorhinostomy

Dec 2, 2016 by in ANESTHESIA Comments Off on Dacryocystorhinostomy

B Dacryocystorhinostomy 1. Introduction     Dacryocystorhinostomy is performed for patients who have chronic tearing or obstruction at the level of the nasolacrimal duct. This procedure restores drainage into the nose from the…

read more

Cleft palate and lip

Dec 2, 2016 by in ANESTHESIA Comments Off on Cleft palate and lip

A Cleft palate and lip Cleft palate 1. Introduction     Cleft palate repair is usually performed in stages, depending on the extent of the defect. For the more severe deformities, the initial…

read more

Transurethral resection of the prostate

Dec 2, 2016 by in ANESTHESIA Comments Off on Transurethral resection of the prostate

L Transurethral resection of the prostate 1. Introduction Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in men older than 60 years of age….

read more

Scrotal procedures

Dec 2, 2016 by in ANESTHESIA Comments Off on Scrotal procedures

K Scrotal procedures 1. Introduction Scrotal procedures are considered minor operative procedures and can be performed on an outpatient basis. In adults, most elective scrotal procedures can be performed under local…

read more

Renal transplant

Dec 2, 2016 by in ANESTHESIA Comments Off on Renal transplant

I Renal transplant 1. Introduction Renal transplantation has been performed for nearly a century and is an accepted means of replacing kidney function in patients with end-stage renal disease who are…

read more

Robotic urologic surgery

Dec 2, 2016 by in ANESTHESIA Comments Off on Robotic urologic surgery

J Robotic urologic surgery 1. Introduction Robotic-assisted surgery is an emerging technique for management of various urologic procedures such as prostatectomy. One of the commercially available systems is the da Vinci…

read more

Radical prostatectomy

Dec 2, 2016 by in ANESTHESIA Comments Off on Radical prostatectomy

H Radical prostatectomy 1. Introduction Open prostatectomy refers to removal of the prostate with or without the prostatic capsule. Several surgical approaches may be used, including suprapubic, transvesical, retropubic, perineal, and…

read more

Penile procedures

Dec 2, 2016 by in ANESTHESIA Comments Off on Penile procedures

F Penile procedures 1. Introduction Penile procedures are commonly performed for the following three indications: (1) to repair congenital defects such as hypospadias (typically a pediatric procedure), which is usually a…

read more
Get Clinical Tree app for offline access