Intact surgical intervention

What does "Intact surgical intervention" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Intact surgical intervention" refers to a type of surgery where the goal is to keep the body part or organ being operated on as whole and undamaged as possible. This means the surgeon tries not to remove or cut into the organ more than necessary. The aim is to preserve the normal function of the organ or body part after the surgery. This approach is often used when the problem can be solved without causing significant harm to the organ or body part.

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