Significance of Surgical operation
Surgical operation, as described across various texts, encompasses a wide range of medical interventions. These procedures include incisions, manipulations, and extractions, often employing instruments and techniques to treat injuries, diseases, and deformities. They may involve the removal of foreign bodies, the treatment of tumors, or the repair of tissues. The texts highlight the importance of precision, particularly when dealing with sensitive areas, and emphasize that surgical operations can be a last resort when other treatments fail.
Synonyms: Surgery, Surgical procedure, Operation, Surgical intervention, Surgical treatment, Procedure
In Dutch: Chirurgische operatie; In Finnish: Kirurginen leikkaus; In Spanish: Operación quirúrgica; In German: Chirurgischer Eingriff; In Swedish: Kirurgisk operation; In Malay: Operasi pembedahan; In French: Opération chirurgicale
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Surgical operation'
In Buddhism, "Surgical operation" encompasses medical procedures for treating specific conditions. It includes operations the Blessed One forbids, especially on sensitive body areas. Additionally, it refers to procedures like the one the king underwent, deemed necessary for healing.
From: Vinaya (2): The Mahavagga
(1) A medical procedure that involves the treatment of a specific condition, in this case referring to operations that the Blessed One forbids, particularly in sensitive areas of the body.[1]
From: Apadana commentary (Atthakatha)
(1) A medical procedure that the king underwent after doctors declared it necessary for curing his sore.[2]
Hindu concept of 'Surgical operation'
In Hinduism, surgical operations involve interventions using instruments and techniques to treat injuries, diseases, and conditions. They are employed when other treatments fail, ranging from removing stones to treating tumors. Precision is crucial to avoid complications, as ancient physicians performed various successful procedures.
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 4: Cikitsasthana
(1) Procedures involving incision, draining, or removal of tissues to manage tumors or glandular swellings effectively.[3] (2) An invasive procedure discussed as a potential necessity for treating various hard-to-cure types of Udara.[4] (3) A medical procedure that may involve removing hemorrhoids or polypii in more severe cases.[5] (4) Procedures involving the use of instruments and techniques to intervene in medical situations.[6] (5) Procedures that are recommended to treat abscesses or inflammatory swellings when other remedies fail.[7]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana
(1) Medical procedures related to surgery, with practical instructions discussed in several chapters.[8] (2) Medical procedure involving incision or intervention in an abscess or swelling, requiring preparation of the patient.[9] (3) A medical procedure involving incisions and manipulations of tissues to treat a medical condition.[10] (4) A medical procedure involving the use of instruments to treat injuries or conditions, which leeches are preferred over when patients are not fit for surgery.[11] (5) A procedure involving the use of instruments to treat injuries or diseases through manual and instrumental techniques.[12]
From: Sushruta Samhita, Volume 6: Uttara-tantra
(1) The medical procedure performed to rectify eye-diseases, particularly those requiring excision of abnormal growths.[13] (2) Medical procedures that may lead to postoperative bleeding, requiring the same treatments as those for Rakta-pitta.[14] (3) A medical procedure involving intervention in the body, used as a last resort in treating severe ocular conditions.[15]
From: Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine)
(1) Before advances in microbiology, anaesthesiology, physiology, and immunology, these were often unsatisfactory due to wound infection, surgical pain, and shock.[16] (2) A medical procedure involving the intervention to diagnose or treat a condition, particularly through incisions or manipulations of tissues.[17] (3) A medical procedure allowed by the Buddha for treating a carbuncle, indicating the seriousness of the condition.[18]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 3: Sharirasthana
(1) In a surgical operation, care should be taken to avoid injuring any Marmas, as even minor harm to them can result in death or severe complications.[19] (2) An intervention requiring precise techniques, particularly when managing veins.[20]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 2: Nidanasthana
(1) Historical references to successful surgical techniques used by ancient Indian physicians, demonstrating advanced medical knowledge.[21]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) Maggots consume necrotic tissue more precisely than is possible in a normal surgical operation, which can debride a wound in a day or two.[22]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 1: Initiation, Mercury and Laboratory
(1) Procedures conducted in the south-eastern part of the laboratory.[23]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions
(1) A potential intervention recommended during the treatment of gulma at the right time.[24]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry
(1) A medical procedure that may be required in severe cases of piles as part of treatment.[25]
From: Shukra Niti by Shukracharya
(1) Medical practices outlined in Ayurveda aimed at treating injuries and ailments.[26]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) Medical procedures performed on patients of varying ages, requiring specific techniques.[27]
The concept of Surgical operation in local and regional sources
"Surgical operation" encompasses diverse meanings: ancient medical texts, cataract removal, general medical procedures, societal change metaphors, and war analogies. It also references medical events like D.V. Krishna Sastry's surgery and pregnancy complication treatments.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) The medical procedure performed to remove the cataract from the protagonist's eye, scheduled for the early morning and considered a main event in the narrative.[28] (2) A medical procedure performed to address health issues, in this case related to a pregnancy complication.[29] (3) A medical procedure performed to treat an ailment, in this case, cataract surgery.[30] (4) A medical procedure that D. V. Krishna Sastry underwent, resulting in the loss of his voice.[31] (5) A medical procedure involving incisions and instruments to repair or remove tissue, used as an analogy for the nature of war.[32]
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) The operations that chapter six of the first section of the Sushrutasamhita deals with, as it is translated into the Persian text.[33]
The concept of Surgical operation in scientific sources
Surgical operation encompasses diverse invasive medical procedures. These range from treating swelling with leech therapy and removing kidney stones to complex interventions like cosmetic surgery, thyroid operations, and Caesarean sections. It involves incisions, tissue manipulation, and the use of surgical instruments to address various injuries, diseases, and deformities.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This is a medical intervention, and all reoperated patients had undergone one prior thyroid operation.[34] (2) This is a process with different phases including nasal, sphenoidal, and sellar, utilizing an endoscope for the surgical steps.[35] (3) Procedures conducted to treat various surgical conditions; the participation of students in observing these operations varied significantly.[36]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) This is something that a child may consent to, if they are over the age of 12 years, and the child is of sufficient maturity, and has the mental capacity to understand.[37] (2) This term describes the Caesarean section procedure, a major operation which is a critical life-saving procedure, but is associated with complications.[38] (3) A surgical operation generally refers to invasive surgical interventions, and under the Act, a child may consent to this on themselves or their child if they are over 12, mature, and understand the implications, with parental assistance still being required.[39]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) These are procedures where breathing exercises are given as a preventative measure against chest complaints.[40] (2) These are medical procedures that may be necessary for individuals who have sustained severe burns, and could include cosmetic plastic surgery spread over several years.[41]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) This is a medical procedure that involves cutting into the body to repair or remove diseased or damaged tissue, and is a core component of healthcare.[42] (2) Participants had other psychological factors related to anxiety about fear of these, pain, bleeding and other complications are the reasons for not undergoing medical male circumcision.[43]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) This is a medical procedure that involves incisions into the body to treat a disease or injury, often involving the use of surgical instruments and techniques.[44]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Refers to the procedures of gonadectomy and sham-operation performed on the rats to investigate hormonal influences.[45]