Leadership teams from Southern California warfare centers and Navy labs met July 23 at Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) to discuss opportunities for collaboration and mutual support that result in advancing warfighter capabilities.
Etymology: L, radix, root; Gk, cheirourgia, surgery. surgery that is usually extensive and complex and intended to correct a severe health threat such as a rapidly growing cancer. See also radical dissection. Surgery consisting of major excision or restructuring of a body region; RS is most often used aggressive or advanced cancer Examples 'Heroic' operationsâeg, forequarter amputation, hindquarter amputation, hemipelvectomy, 'Commando' operationâradical neck. See Heroic surgery. Cf Palliative surgery.
Minimally Invasive Surgery Definition. Minimally invasive surgery is a surgery minimizing surgical incisions to reduce trauma to the body. This type of surgery is usually performed using thin-needles and an endoscope to visually guide the surgery.The goal of minimally invasive surgery is to reduce postoperative pain and blood loss, speed recovery, and lessen scarring.his type of surgery is usually performed using thin-needles and an endoscope to visually guide the surgery. The goal of minimally invasive surgery is to reduce postoperative pain and blood loss, speed recovery, and lessen scarring.