How is it Performed?
It is frequently performed to alleviate suffering when medication alone is unlikely to result in a cure and may involve removal or replacement of a diseased organ or tissue.
The areas of the body usually treated by surgery includes the stomach, liver, small and large intestines, appendix, breasts, thyroid gland, salivary glands, some arteries and veins as well as the skin. Specialized surgical repair is necessary for treating other areas of the body such as the brain, heart, eyes and feet.
The field continues to develop new methods and techniques that are less invasive and permit procedures that were considered impossible in previous practices.