Elective Surgery: Planned surgeries, such as cosmetic procedures or joint replacements.Emergency Surgery: Urgent surgeries that need to be performed immediately, such as those for trauma or acute medical conditions.Minimally Invasive Surgery: Procedures done with minimal incisions, such as laparoscopic surgery.Major Surgery: Involves significant risk and longer recovery time, like heart surgery or organ transplants.Minor Surgery: Low risk and typically involves short recovery time, such as removal of skin lesions.SuturesSutures are medical devices used to hold body tissues together after surgery or injury. They are essentially stitches made with a needle and thread specifically designed for surgical use.Types of SuturesAbsorbable Sutures: These sutures are broken down by the body over time and do not require removal. They are commonly used for internal tissues.Examples: Polyglycolic acid (PGA), Polyglactin (Vicryl), Polydioxanone (PDS).Non-absorbable Sutures: These sutures are not absorbed by the body and may need to be removed after the wound has healed. They are often used for external tissues.Examples: Nylon, Polypropylene (Prolene), Silk.
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