Adnexa removal - remove tissue from uterus, ovaries, or fallopian tubes

Adrenalectomy - adrenal gland(s) removal

Angiogram - catheterization to inspect the heart

Appendectomy - appendix removal

Bartholin cyst - drain cyst near vaginal opening

Bilateral salpingo oophorectomy (BSO) - remove ovaries and fallopian tubes

Biliopancreatic diversion duodenal switch (BPD/DS) - create small sleeve of the stomach and connect to small intestine

Bowel resection - remove (part of) the small or large intestine and/or rectum

Brachioplasty - remove excess upper arm fat and tighten loose skin

Breast reduction - reduce mammary tissue and/ or mammary fat

Cardiac fluoroscopy - video monitoring of the heart

Cardiac measurement - measure cardiac output and function

Cardiotomy - remove foreign material or fluid from heart

Cardiovascular radiography - imaging to inspect the heart

Carotid endarterectomy - remove plaque buildup in carotid artery

Cervical spinal fusion - fusing the spinal vertebrae above the neck

Cholecystectomy - gallbladder removal

Cholecystoenterostomy - creating a passage between gallbladder and intestine

Colectomy - remove (part of) large intestine

Colpopexy - bringing a displaced vagina into normal position

Conization - remove cervical tissue sample

Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) - using graft to divert blood around blocked arteries

Coronary bypass - divert and restore heart blood flow

Coronary dilation - expand heart’s artery/ies

Coronary stent or angioplasty - expandable mesh coil placed in artery

Cox maze - pattern of scar tissue to treat irregular heart rhythm

Cesarean section - assisted delivery of a baby

Childbirth - Unassisted delivery of a baby through the vagina

Cystectomy - remove bladder

Cystocele repair - return bladder and/or vagina to the normal position

Cystoplasty - enlarge bladder due to urinary issues

Endometrium surgery - remove uterine lining tissue

Esophagectomy - remove (part of) the esophagus

Fallopian tube recanalization (FTR) - reversal of tubal ligation

Fundoplasty - treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and/or hernias

Gastric balloon - balloon inflated in the stomach to reduce volume

Gastric band - inserting an adjustable band around the stomach

Gastric band removal - remove gastric band around stomach

Gastric sleeve - remove (part of) stomach and connect it to small intestine

Heller myotomy - treat achalasia of esophagus

Hepatectomy - remove (part of) liver

Hepatic artery infusion pump - catheter pump to deliver medication to the liver

Hepatoportoenterostomy - bile drainage

Hernia repair - repair a protrusion in the abdominal wall

Hip replacement - replacing a worn out hip joint

Hysterectomy - removal of uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, and/or cervix

Ileocecectomy - remove the top of the large intestine

Ileostomy - inspection of small intestine

Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) - device inserted to measure heart rhythm

Jejunostomy - feeding tube placed in small intestine

Knee replacement - replacing a worn out knee joint / cap

Lesion excision - remove skin growth(s)

Liposuction/tummy tuck - remove abdominal fat and tighten loose skin

Liver ablation - remove liver cyst and/or tumor(s)

Liver biopsy - liver tissue removal for testing

Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) - remove abnormal reproductive tissue with a heated wire loop

Lymph node biopsy - remove lymph tissue for diagnostics

Lymphadenectomy - remove lymph nodes

Lymphocele drainage - drain buildup of lymph fluid

Mastectomy - removal of breast(s)

Median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS) - dividing median arcuate ligament (a ligament in the diaphragm) and abdominal nerve

Myomectomy - remove uterine fibroids

Neck lift - remove excess neck fat 

Nephrectomy - remove (part of) kidney

Non-cervical spinal fusion - fusing the spinal vertebrae below the neck

Omentopexy/omentoplasty - omentum circulation is diverted to neighbouring organ

Oophorectomy - ovary removal

Open heart surgery - repair of heart muscles, valves, and/or arteries

Orchiectomy - remove testicle(s)

Orchiopexy - bringing an undescended testicle into normal position

Pacemaker placement - device implanted into heart’s right ventricle through catheter

Pelvic exenteration - remove uterus, cervix, vagina, bladder, and/or rectum

Percutaneous balloon pericardiotomy - drain excess fluid in heart’s pericardium sac

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) - feeding tube placed from abdominal wall into stomach

Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) - balloon catheter to open clogged arteries

Pericardiectomy - cutting pericardium sac for free movement

Perineal urethrostomy - catheter in perineum to replace urethra

Pouch reset - returning stomach to normal size

Proctocolectomy - remove large intestine, rectum, and/or anus

Prostatectomy - remove prostate gland and surround lymph nodes

Pyeloplasty - correct damage to ureter-kidney attachment

Pyloromyotomy - creating channel from stomach to small intestine

Rastelli procedure - correct heart defects (eg. DORV, VSD)

Renal ablation - remove kidney cyst and/or tumour(s)

Roux-en-Y/gastric bypass - create a small pouch of the stomach and connect to small intestine

Sacrohysteropexy - lift uterus with mesh placed in cervix

Salpingostomy/fimbrioplasty - create an opening in the fallopian tube(s)

Shoulder replacement - replace a worn out shoulder joint

Single anastomosis duodeno-ileal bypass with sleeve (SADI/S) - sleeve create with stomach and connected to small intestine

Sling operation/urethra suspension - treating urinary stress or incontinence

Spermatic vein ligation - repair of enlarged scrotal veins

Splenectomy - spleen removal

Thigh lift - remove excess thigh fat

Thoracic endovascular aortic repair - stent used to expand collapsed aorta

Trachelectomy - remove cervix, vagina, and/or lymph nodes

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement - artificial valve implanted in heart with catheter

Tubal ligation/cautery - inhibit fallopian tube(s) function

Ureter surgery - removal of ureter

Ureterolithotomy - remove ureter stones

Valve replacement - replacement of a substitute heart valve (synthetic or tissue)

Valvuloplasty - widening narrow aorta