Surgery - Wikipedia The adjective surgical means pertaining to surgery; e g surgical instruments, surgical facility or surgical nurse Most surgical procedures are performed by a pair of operators: a surgeon who is the main operator performing the surgery, and a surgical assistant who provides in-procedure manual assistance during surgery
Common Surgical Procedures - Johns Hopkins Medicine Cesarean section is the surgical delivery of a baby by an incision through the mother's abdomen and uterus This procedure is done when doctors determine it a safer alternative than a vaginal delivery for the mother, baby, or both
Surgery - Overview - Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic is one of the largest and most experienced surgical practices in the world Mayo has more than 300 surgeons and 139 operating rooms among its three locations in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota