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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