What is the purpose of surgery?

Surgery, whether elective or required, is done for a multitude of reasons. A patient may have surgery to:

• Further explore the condition for the purpose of diagnosis.

• Take a biopsy of a suspicious lump.

• Remove diseased tissues or organs.

• Remove an obstruction.

• Reposition structures to their normal position.

• Redirect channels.

• Transplant tissue or whole organs.

• Implant mechanical or electronic devices.

• Improve physical appearance.