Kevin Hayes - Surgery Sourcebook: Health Reference Series

SURGERY

SOURCEBOOK

FIFTH EDITION

Health Reference Series

SURGERY

SOURCEBOOK

FIFTH EDITION

Basic Consumer Health Information about Common Surgical Techniques and Procedures, Including Appendectomy, Breast Biopsy, Carotid Endarterectomy, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Dilation and Curettage, Gallbladder Surgery, Hysterectomy, Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy, Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Gender Reassignment Surgery, and Weight-Loss (Bariatric) Surgery

Along with Facts about Emergency Surgery and Critical Care and Tips on Preparing for Surgery, Managing Pain and Surgical Complications, Recovery and Rehabilitation after Surgery, a Glossary of Related Terms, and a Directory of Resources for Additional Help and Information

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Bibliographic Note

Because this page cannot legibly accommodate all the copyright notices, the Bibliographic Note portion of the Preface constitutes an extension of the copyright notice.

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OMNIGRAPHICS

Kevin Hayes, Managing Editor

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Copyright 2020 Omnigraphics

ISBN 978-0-7808-1798-2

E-ISBN 978-0-7808-1799-9

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Title: Surgery sourcebook: basic consumer health information about common surgical techniques and procedures, including appendectomy, breast biopsy, carotid endarterectomy, cataract removal, cesarean section, coronary artery bypass grafting surgery, cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, dilation and curettage (D&C), gallbladder removal surgery, Hemorrhoid surgery, hysterectomy, hernia surgery, spine surgery, mastectomy, prostatectomy, tonsillectomy, and weight-loss (Bariatric) surgery, along with Facts about emergency surgery and critical care and tips on preparing for surgery, getting a second opinion, managing pain and surgical complications, and recovering from surgery, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of resources for more information.

Description: Fifth edition. | Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics, 2020. | Series: Health reference series | Includes bibliographical references and index. | Summary: Provides health information about an overview of surgical specialties, common types of surgery, surgical procedures, and the risks associated with surgery and how to manage pain along with the surgical complications. Includes glossary, index, and other resources-- Provided by publisher.

Identifiers: LCCN 2020006699 (print) | LCCN 2020006700 (ebook) | ISBN 9780780817982 (library binding) | ISBN 9780780817999 (ebook)

Subjects: LCSH: Surgery--Popular works. | Consumer education--Popular works.

Classification: LCC RD31.3.S87 2020 (print) | LCC RD31.3 (ebook) | DDC 617--dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020006699

LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020006700

Electronic or mechanical reproduction, including photography, recording, or any other information storage and retrieval system for the purpose of resale is strictly prohibited without permission in writing from the publisher.

The information in this publication was compiled from the sources cited and from other sources considered reliable. While every possible effort has been made to ensure reliability, the publisher will not assume liability for damages caused by inaccuracies in the data, and makes no warranty, express or implied, on the accuracy of the information contained herein.

This book is printed on acid-free paper meeting the ANSI Z39.48 Standard. The infinity symbol that appears above indicates that the paper in this book meets that standard.

Printed in the United States

Preface

ABOUT THIS BOOK

People undergo surgery for many reasons and it is sometimes considered to be an effective treatment option. Some surgeries are performed to ease the pain while some are done to treat a disease or help the body work better. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), almost 15 million people in the United States undergo surgery each year at hospitals or at the same-day surgery centers. In most cases, surgeries save lives; however, they also carry significant risks such as bleeding, side effects to anesthesia, and infection. New developments in surgical techniques, such as lasers and laparoscopic surgery, have enabled surgeons to control surgical complications better and also minimize patient risks.

Surgery Sourcebook, Fifth Edition provides information about an overview of surgical specialties, common types of surgery, surgical procedures, and the risks associated with surgery and how to manage pain along with the surgical complications. It also discusses the recovery and rehabilitation after surgery. A glossary of related terms and directory of additional resources are also included.

HOW TO USE THIS BOOK

This book is divided into parts and chapters. Parts focus on broad areas of interest. Chapters are devoted to single topics within a part.

provides basic information about surgical specialties, including major types of surgeries such as emergency, exploratory, and cosmetic surgery. It also discusses surgical techniques including laser and robotic-assisted surgeries. The part concludes with statistics and the latest research on surgery.

discusses blood transfusion, anxiety before surgery, tips on ensuring patient safety and preventing medical errors, financial planning facts, and medical tourism.

provides details about head and neck, eye, dental, breast, lung, heart and vascular, joint and spine, gastrointestinal, weight-loss (bariatric), gynecologic and obstetric, and urological surgeries. It also includes information on organ and tissue transplantation along with the plastic surgery procedures.

focuses on the postoperative period and discusses methods for controlling pain, managing blood loss, and preventing surgical site and healthcare-associated infections such as catheter-associated urinary tract infections, Clostridium difficile, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections. The part also identifies other complications that may affect surgical patients, including abdominal adhesions, deep vein thrombosis, and an overview of surgical adverse events.

offers insight into the process of recovering from surgery and what to expect after surgery, along with information on tube feeding, artificial airways and assisted ventilation, including hospital discharge planning, and disparities in surgical care.

provides a glossary of important terms related to surgery and directory of organizations that offer information to people undergoing surgery or their caregivers.

BIBLIOGRAPHIC NOTE

This volume contains documents and excerpts from publications issued by the following U.S. government agencies: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ); Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS); Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD); Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA); National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA); National Cancer Institute (NCI); National Eye Institute (NEI); National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI); National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS); National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB); National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK); National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS); National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS); National Institute on Aging (NIA); National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD); National Institutes of Health (NIH);