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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.

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