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keyhole surgery

[ˈkiːhoʊl ˈsɜːrdʒəri]
nounpl: keyhole surgeries
cirurgia minimamente invasiva
1. A surgical technique using small incisions and specialized instruments, often guided by cameras, to perform operations with minimal trauma to the body
The patient recovered quickly from keyhole surgery because of the small incisions.
O paciente se recuperou rapidamente da cirurgia minimamente invasiva devido às pequenas incisões.
2. Also known as laparoscopic or endoscopic surgery, where procedures are performed through tiny openings rather than large surgical cuts
Keyhole surgery reduces postoperative pain and scarring compared to traditional open surgery.
A cirurgia minimamente invasiva reduz a dor pós-operatória e cicatrizes em comparação com a cirurgia aberta tradicional.
Synonyms
laparoscopic surgeryminimally invasive surgeryendoscopic surgeryclosed surgery
Antonyms
open surgerytraditional surgeryinvasive surgery

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cirurgia minimamente invasiva
Most common term in Brazil
São Paulo
cirurgia laparoscópica
Commonly used medical terminology
Portugal
cirurgia minimamente invasiva
Standard Portuguese medical term
General Portuguese
cirurgia de buraco de fechadura
Literal translation, less common in medical practice

Related Idioms & Phrases

through the keyhole
minimally invasive approach
less is more in surgery
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