Purpose of Having Surgery

What is the purpose of surgery?

Surgery, whether elective or required, is done for a multitude of reasons. A patient may have surgery to:

• further explore the condition for the purpose of diagnosis.

• take a biopsy of a suspicious lump.

• remove diseased tissues or organs.

• remove an obstruction.

• reposition structures to their normal position.

• redirect channels.

• transplant tissue or whole organs.

• implant mechanical or electronic devices.

• improve physical appearance.

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