Open-Heart Surgery
Open-heart surgery is a type of major surgery that typically takes 10 hours or more to complete. This type of surgery is done to repair or replace damaged heart valves, replace a damaged heart muscle, or correct certain heart defects. During the surgery, the heart is stopped and a heart-lung machine is used to keep the blood circulating throughout the body.
Hip Replacement Surgery
Hip replacement surgery is a major surgery that typically takes 10 hours or more to complete. During the surgery, the damaged or diseased hip joint is removed and replaced with an artificial joint. The artificial joint, which is made of metal and plastic, helps to reduce pain and improve mobility.
Brain Surgery
Brain surgery is a major surgery that typically takes 10 hours or more to complete. This type of surgery is done to remove tumors, repair blood vessels, or treat certain neurological conditions. During the surgery, the skull is opened and the brain is exposed.
Organ Transplant Surgery
Organ transplant surgery is a major surgery that typically takes 10 hours or more to complete. During the surgery, a healthy organ is removed from a donor and transplanted into a recipient. The organs that are typically transplanted are the heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, and pancreas.