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	Abdominal surgery - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Surgery of each abdominal organ is dealt with separately in connection with the description of that organ (see stomach, kidney, liver, etc.) Diseases affecting the abdominal cavity are dealt with generally under their own names (e.g.
		Laparoscopy -- A minimally invasive approach to abdominal surgery where rigid tubes are inserted through small incisions into the abdominal cavity.
		Complications of abdominal surgery include bleeding, infection, shock, and ileus (short-term paralysis of the bowel.) Sterile technique, aseptic post-operative care, antibiotics, and vigilant post-operative monitoring greatly reduce the risk of these complications.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Abdominal_surgery (362 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Abdominal wall surgery
		The patient is admitted to the hospital and the surgery is performed in the operating room.
		Excess skin and fat are removed from the abdominal wall from the pubic area to the rib cage and around the navel.
		The risks of bleeding and infection are present for all surgeries.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/002978.htm (481 words)

	Abdominal surgery -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The term abdominal surgery broadly covers surgical procedures that involve opening the (The region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis) abdomen.
		Typically performed as definitive treatment for (Inflammation of the vermiform appendix) appendicitis, although sometimes the appendix is prophylactically removed incidental to another abdominal procedure.
		The contents of the bowel are unsterile, and thus leakage of bowel contents, as from (An emotional wound or shock often having long-lasting effects) trauma, substantially increases the risk of infection.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/a/ab/abdominal_surgery.htm (329 words)

	Cooper University Hospital - Abdominal Surgery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		With traditional surgery, removing part of the colon is a major operation.
		When an abdominal hernia causes pain or becomes twisted and cannot return to its normal location (incarceration), it must be repaired surgically.
		Surgery is sometimes recommended for serious or severely symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) that has not responded to other treatments like lifestyle/diet modification and drugs.
	www.cooperhealth.org /content/MinSurg_Abdominal.asp (895 words)

	Abdominal Surgery
		The technologic revolution that has changed the way abdominal surgery is now performed began with the removal of gallbladders and is now expanded to operations on every organ in the peritoneum.
		The decision to undergo surgery should never be taken lightly, and the risks and benefits of the operation need to be individualized.
		Preoperative discussions between patients and NYU surgeons include the indications for surgery, the pre-operative expectations, the likelihood of possible outcomes from the operation, and, of course, whether to use the open, traditional approach or the laparoscopic method.
	www.med.nyu.edu /mininvasive/surgeries/abdominal (180 words)

	Postgraduate Medicine: Weighing risks in abdominal aortic aneurysm
		Its role in routine preoperative evaluation of patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm has been a topic of discussion among experts; the consensus seems to be that angiography should be reserved for patients with suspected visceral or renal ischemia or occlusive iliofemoral disease.
		The objectives of treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms, with either conventional surgery or the endovascular approach, are to relieve symptoms, prevent rupture, and restore arterial continuity.
		Abdominal aortic aneurysms are believed to result from several factors, one probably being inflammation that leads to dilatation, plaque deposition, and degeneration of the arterial wall.
	www.postgradmed.com /issues/1999/08_99/gorski.htm (3555 words)

	eMedicine - Abdominal Incisions and Sutures in Gynecologic Oncological Surgery : Article by Robert V Higgins, MD
		Innervation of the abdominal wall is by the thoracoabdominal nerves, the ilioinguinal nerves, and the iliohypogastric nerves.
		Innervating the lower abdominal wall are the iliohypogastric nerves and the ilioinguinal nerves.
		The abdominal wall landmarks are distorted in patients who are obese, particularly in the presence of a large panniculus.
	www.emedicine.com /med/topic3397.htm (4360 words)

	Abdominal Aneurysm Surgery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		In some cases surgery is required for the repair of an abdominal aneurysm.
		During a surgical repair of this condition, an incision is made into the patient’s abdomen and the bulging section of the abdominal aorta is replaced with a synthetic graft.
		This surgery is done at St. Patrick Hospital by IHI surgeon Dr. Stephen Hiro.
	www.ihimontana.org /vascular-abdominal-aneurysm-surgery.php (166 words)

	Cases Education Abdominal Surgery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Abdominal Surgery: What to Expect While You Are in the Hospital - ABDOMINAL SURGERY: WHAT TO EXPECT WHILE YOU ARE IN THE HOSPITAL Abdominal...
		The American Board of Abdominal Surgery - A personal interview with members of the Education Committee of the American Board of Abdominal Surgery.
		Risk of pulmonary complications after elective abdominal surgery -- - Risk of pulmonary complications after elective abdominal surgery...
	dailybodybuilding.com /cases-education-abdominal-surgery.html (587 words)

	Singers and Abdominal Surgery
		Abdominal surgery, whether of emergency or elective nature can present a major disruption in a singer's working life since open laporatomy directly affects the muscles of inspiration and expiration.
		Because most open abdominal procedures require anywhere from six to twelve weeks of healing time before the abdominal muscles can be fully engaged (Phipps 1991, Ch.
		This paper will describe and illustrate the anatomy and function of the singer's abdominal musculature; behavioral and psychological preparations needed for abdominal surgery; types of abdominal surgeries/incisions affecting singing musculature; recovery expectations and rehabilative therapy of the respiratory muscles.
	www.singershealth.com /abs.html (304 words)

	Abdominal Plastic Surgery
		The main benefits of cosmetic surgery are important, and they explain the popularity of this practice all over the world.
		Someone who had cosmetic surgery did it because there was an element related to their appearance that bothered them.
		People who can qualify for the surgery are around the weight for their body and have a fat deposit in the...
	www.i-cosmeticsurgery.com /abdominal-plastic-surgery.html (1142 words)

	Abdominal Exploratory Surgery
		Surgery of the stomach or intestines is very common.
		A foreign body was found in the intestine of this dog (fig 1) at the time of surgery; the bowel was healthy enough so that the surgeon was able to simply make an incision in the intestine to remove the foreign body (Fig 2).
		If your pet had surgery of the bowels or stomach, vomiting is always a concern, as it may indicate that infection of the abdominal cavity, called peritonitis, is present.
	www.vetsurgerycentral.com /Ab_exploratory.htm (2923 words)

	Abdominal Surgery Books 1800s (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Fullerton, A. Surgical nursing; a compilation of the lectures upon abdominal surgery, gynµcology, and general surgical conditions and procedures, delivered to the classes in the training school for nurses connected with the Woman's hospital of Philadelphia.
		Laparotomy for pus in the abdominal cavity, and for peritonitis.
		Malcolm, J. The physiology of death from traumatic fever: a study in abdominal surgery.
	www.medlina.com /abdominal_surgery_books_1800s.htm (219 words)

	Abdominal and Laparoscopic Myomectomy
		One of the risks of a myomectomy is bleeding from the uterus during surgery.
		Laparoscopic surgery is usually performed as out-patient surgery under general anesthesia and has absolutely revolutionized gynecologic surgery because of the short hospital stay and quick recovery.
		Because of the small size of the incisions and the level of skill needed to correctly perform the surgery, this procedure is actually harder for a physician to perform than abdominal surgery.
	www.fibroidsecondopinion.com /abdom_lapar_myomectomy.htm (1506 words)

	Major abdominal surgery in octogenarians (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Aims To evaluate long-term survival after major abdominal surgery in patients who are 80 years and over and to assess possible predictors of outcome: age, acute vs elective surgery, associated comorbidities and type of surgical procedure.
		There is much evidence in the literature to suggest that elderly patients do well after major abdominal surgery.
		For those patients who are prepared to accept the risks of emergency surgery, surgery should not be denied on the basis of age alone.
	www.nzma.org.nz /journal/116-1172/402 (1999 words)

	NYU School of Medicine - Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgery
		A revolution has occurred in the way surgery is now performed for disorders in the abdominal area.
		Minimally invasive or laparoscopic surgery is performed by inflating the abdomen with gas that creates a space between the wall of the abdomen and the organs inside.
		Using short incisions in the skin, narrow tubes are inserted through the abdominal wall so instruments can be passed through them to perform the maneuvers necessary for the operation.
	www.nyulaparoscopy.org (199 words)

	The American Board of Abdominal Surgery
		Abdominal Surgery is defined as surgery pertaining to the contents of the abdominal cavity, its walls and orifices.
		The American Board of Abdominal Surgery urges all surgeons engaged in abdominal surgery or a specific area of abdominal surgery be qualified and proficient in all phases of surgery within the abdominal cavity.
		The goal of the Fellowship is for the Preceptee to perform a minimum of 150 cases of minimallyinvasive abdominal surgery.
	abdominalsurg.org /board.html (1783 words)

	NYU School of Medicine - Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgery
		Laparoscopic surgery is minimally invasive performed after inflating the abdomen with gas, usually carbon dioxide, which creates a space between the wall of the abdomen and the organs inside.
		Using short incisions in the skin, narrow tubes are inserted into the abdominal wall so that instruments can be passed through them to perform the maneuvers necessary for the operation.
		After many types of surgery you will be drinking clear liquids immediately and advance to a light regular diet the next day.
	www.nyulaparoscopy.org /faqs.html (780 words)

	Pulmonary complications of upper abdominal surgery. Deodhar SD, Mohite JD, Shirahatti RG, Joshi S J Postgrad Med
		Pulmonary complications encountered in 67 patients undergoing upper abdominal surgery in our unit in one year period are analysed.
		Associated medical conditions were: chronic bronchitis in 16 cases, pulmonary tuberculosis in 5, cancer cachexia in obstructive jaundice and essential hypertension in 2 cases each, and aspiration pneumonia, pleural effusion, bronchial asthma on bronchodilators, obesity and septicaemia in one case each.
		Ventilatory patterns and pulmonary complications after upper abdominal surgery determined by pre-operative and post-operative computerized spirometry and blood gas analysis.
	www.jpgmonline.com /article.asp?issn=0022-3859;year=1991;volume=37;issue=2;spage=88;epage=92;aulast=Deodhar (1238 words)

	Surgery
		And while the surgery itself is quite simple for the experienced surgeon, all the other preparatory and recovery steps as well as many of the potential problems of other surgeries are the same as for more major surgery: Pre-surgical examination, testing, site preparation, vigilant anesthesia, careful technique, and watchful recovery.
		The surgery itself is straightforward; we amputate the last joint of the front claws being careful not to cut through bone or the nearby pads.
		The surgery itself is a simple procedure but requires experience and precision in isolating and severing the cord without damaging any of the other delicate and vital structures in the area. And, of course, all the steps of pre-examination, pre-anesthetic testing, pre-anesthetic and surgical medications, instrument sterilization, site prep, anesthetic monitoring, and recovery nursing apply.
	animalpetdoctor.homestead.com /Surgery.html (5778 words)

	Scar Tissue Surgery Doesn't Seem to Help Chronic Abdominal Pain
		Scar tissue in the abdomen is thought to be a common cause of chronic abdominal pain.
		In the study, researchers looked at people with chronic abdominal pain who were found to have abdominal scar tissue (adhesions) during laparoscopic surgery -- a procedure in which a scope is inserted through several small holes in the abdomen.
		But surgery to remove abdominal scar tissue is often the treatment of choice for chronic abdominal pain with no other known cause.
	my.webmd.com /content/article/63/72057 (665 words)

	Colorectal Surgery: Total Abdominal Colectomy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Total abdominal colectomy may also be indicated for familial polyposis, a hereditary condition in which many – hundreds to thousands – of polyps form throughout the entire length of the large intestine.
		If surgery is the form of treatment your doctor recommends, physicians at the Cleveland Clinic who specialize in this procedure can determine if laparoscopic surgery is appropriate for you.
		Laparoscopic surgery uses a thin, telescope-like instrument called a laparoscope, which is inserted through a small incision at the umbilicus (belly button).
	www.clevelandclinic.org /misc/surgical/colorectal/total.htm (292 words)

	Amazon.com: Books: Abdominal Surgery of Infancy and Childhood (2 Volume Set) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The original North American textbook on pediatric surgery, Abdominal Surgery of Infancy and Childhood (Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders) by Ladd and Gross, published in 1941, had 455 pages and stood alone as the authoritative reference on pediatric surgery.
		An entirely different spectrum of illnesses present themselves in the abdominal surgical diseases, both acquired and congenital, that occur in children as opposed to those which occur in adults.
		The special psychological and nutritional requirements of growing children, as well as the different responses to trauma during childhood, are recognized by surgeons, neonatologists and pediatric intensivists who must care for children on a daily basis.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/3718654091?v=glance (1000 words)

	FRAGMIN.com: In Abdominal Surgery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		FRAGMIN, administered once daily beginning prior to surgery, and continuing for 5 to 10 days after surgery, has been shown to reduce the risk in patients at risk for thromboembolic complications in 2 double-blind, randomized, controlled clinical trials involving patients undergoing major abdominal surgery
		Abdominal surgery patients at risk include those who are over 40 years of age, obese, undergoing surgery under general anesthesia lasting longer than 30 minutes, or who have additional risk factors such as malignancy or a history of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism.
		In a third double-blind, randomized study performed in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery with malignancy, FRAGMIN 5000 IU once daily was compared with FRAGMIN 2500 IU once daily.
	www.fragmin.com /surgery.asp (374 words)

	Recovery Guide: Abdominal Surgery - Preparing for Surgery
		Abdominal surgery involves a surgical operation on organs inside the abdomen (See Figure 1).
		During open abdominal surgery, your surgeon operates through an open surgical incision which is closed with staples or sutures (See Figure 2).
		After abdominal surgery, it is normal to feel weak and tired for several weeks after you return home.
	www.cpmc.org /learning/documents/rg-abdom-prepare.html (1366 words)

	Lovenox Cleared By FDA To Prevent Blood Clots In Abdominal Surgery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Patients at risk include those who are over 40 years of age, obese, undergoing surgery with general anesthesia longer than 30 minutes, or who have additional risk factors such as a malignant tumor or a history of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism.
		The FDA's action was based on pivotal trials in patients undergoing elective cancer surgery of the gastrointestinal, urological or gynecological tract and those undergoing colorectal surgery.
		In patients undergoing abdominal surgery, the recommended dose of Lovenox is 40 mg once daily administered by subcutaneous injection with an initial dose two hours before surgery.
	www.pslgroup.com /dg/25ee6.htm (478 words)

	Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Laparoscopic abdominal surgery in 1993: a significant advance or the...
		Laparoscopic abdominal surgery -- Perrin and Fletcher 4 (4): 107 -- - Laparoscopic abdominal surgery Mandy Perrin, FRCA, Specialist Registrar in Anaesthesia...
		NYU School of Medicine - Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgery - New York University School of Medicine Laparoscopic Abdominal Sugery, Department of Surgery © 2001 New York University Ethics and...
	dailybodybuilding.com /laparoscopic-abdominal-surgery.html (674 words)

	Minimally Invasive Abdominal Surgery at Mount Sinai - Weight Loss Surgery
		We are one of the largest on the east coast, boasting a team of experts in the field including world-class surgeons and a multidisciplinary staff of physician assistants, nurses, nutritionists, psychiatric specialists, medical assistants, and support staff.
		The decision to undergo surgery should not be made lightly; it should be a "last resort" after other methods of weight control have proved to be unsuccessful.
		This surgery takes from 1 to 3 hours and most patients will be able to leave the hospital on the second or third day after surgery.
	www.mountsinai.org /msh/clinical_services/mis_abs_weight.htm (1163 words)

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