open operation
[ˈoʊpən ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃən]
nounpl: open operations
cirurgia aberta
1. A surgical procedure in which a large incision is made to allow direct access to the internal organs or structures being treated
The surgeon recommended an open operation rather than a minimally invasive procedure due to the complexity of the case.
O cirurgião recomendou uma cirurgia aberta em vez de um procedimento minimamente invasivo devido à complexidade do caso.
2. In military or law enforcement context, a visible or publicly acknowledged operation conducted without concealment
The police launched an open operation to combat organized crime in the city.
A polícia lançou uma operação aberta para combater o crime organizado na cidade.
In both Brazilian and American medical contexts, the term 'open operation' or 'cirurgia aberta' is a standard clinical term. With advances in minimally invasive techniques, open operations are now often reserved for complex cases or emergency situations. In Brazil, public healthcare (SUS) and private systems both utilize open operations, and the choice between open and minimally invasive procedures depends on clinical necessity and available resources.
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