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Surgeons play a crucial role in the health science industry by performing intricate operations to treat various medical conditions. From general to specialized surgeries, they contribute significantly to advancements in medical treatments. Surgeons operate on different body parts such as the heart, abdomen, skin, and musculoskeletal system, ensuring patients receive optimal care and treatment. As technology and government programs evolve, surgeons will continue to drive progress and provide better healthcare outcomes for patients worldwide.
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Health Science Industry:“Surgeon” By: LeonelGordillo & Felix Andino Teacher: Mrs. Robinson Due date: February 22, 2009 Period 2
In Ten Years… We expect: • Higher Employment Rate • New Technology • New Ideas • New/improved government programs
Surgeons Surgeons are crucial in the health science industry for many reasons. They perform operations which involve cutting of a body, to remove or repair organs inside the body.
General Surgery This type of surgery focuses on organs located in the abdominal area. This includes: • Intestines • Esophagus • Stomach • Colon • Gallbladder
Cardiac Surgery This type of surgery focuses on the heart or around the vessels of the heart. This type of surgery is useful to treat: • Valvular heart disease • Ischemic heart disease • Congenital heart disease
Dental Surgery Surgery that uses medical procedures to fix dental problems. Types of dental surgery include: • Endodontic surgery • Prosthodontics surgery • Orthodontic treatment
Dermatologic Surgery This type of surgery deals with skin and diseases that deal with the skin. Dermatologic surgery also deals with diseases or cancer in: • Scalp • Hair • Nails
Hand Surgery Hand surgery deals with surgical and non-surgical treatment of problems that occur with the hand or arm area. Surgery performs operations such as: • Congenital defects • Transfer/repairs of tendons • Fracture repairs
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery This type of surgery focuses on the cranial part of the human body. Operations are performed on: • Mouth • Jaws • Neck • Skull
Obstetrics and Gynaecology This type of surgery deals with female reproductive organs. Pregnancy is usually tied in with this field, but it is also for non-pregnant women.
Orthopedic Surgery Surgery that involves the musculoskeletal system. This is used to treat: • Musculoskeletal trauma • Sports injuries • Degenerative diseases • Infections/tumors
Pediatric surgery Surgery that focuses on treating fetuses, infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Other special surgeries include: • Pediatric cardiothoracic surgery • Pediatric transplant surgery • Pediatric neurosurgery • Pediatric urological surgery
Plastic Surgery Plastic surgery involves the correction or restoration of function of form. Plastic surgery is included in many areas including: • Craniofacial surgery • Hand surgery • Burn surgery • Microsurgery • Reconstructive surgery
Thoracic Surgery Surgery that is focused around the chest area but not including the heart. Usually treats: • Lungs • Chest wall • Esophagus • Diaphragm
Veterinary Surgery This type of surgery is focused on animals. A General veteran surgery operation is castration. There are many complex operations that are needed in veterinary surgery and many areas to train in.