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Surgery is the treatment of disease, injury, or other disorders by direct physical intervention, usually with instruments. Click on the links below to learn more about this topic.

Topic Index

Surgery Overview

Questions To Ask Before Surgery

Preoperative Management

Intraoperative Care

Postoperative Management