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closed surgery

[/kloʊzd ˈsɜrdʒəri/]
nounpl: closed surgeries
cirurgia fechada
1. A surgical procedure performed without making a large incision in the skin, typically using minimally invasive techniques or endoscopy
The patient underwent closed surgery to repair the torn meniscus using arthroscopic techniques.
O paciente foi submetido a cirurgia fechada para reparar o menisco rasgado usando técnicas artroscópicas.
2. Surgery performed in a controlled environment without direct exposure of the surgical site to the external environment
Closed surgery reduces the risk of infection compared to open procedures.
A cirurgia fechada reduz o risco de infecção em comparação com procedimentos abertos.
Synonyms
minimally invasive surgeryendoscopic surgeryarthroscopic surgery
Antonyms
open surgeryexploratory surgery

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cirurgia fechada
Standard medical terminology
São Paulo
cirurgia fechada
Commonly used in major medical centers
Portugal
cirurgia fechada
Standard medical terminology in Portuguese healthcare

Related Idioms & Phrases

minimally invasive approach
keyhole surgery
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