5-401.b:
Operations on lymph tissue: Excision of individual lymph vessels or lymph nodes: More than one abdominal lymph node station with liver biopsy, laparoscopic [staging laparotomy]
You have had some lymph nodes in your abdomen removed.
Fluid forms in tissue throughout the body every day. This tissue fluid is the lymph. The lymph is carried around the body by lymph vessels. The lymph vessels run around the entire body and are connected to blood vessels. At some points, there are lymph nodes along the lymph vessels. Pathogens are rendered harmless in the lymph nodes, for example. Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped structures. They are part of the body’s defense system.
You have had your lymph nodes surgically removed. To do this, your skin was cut open. A tube with a camera was inserted through this incision. The camera sent pictures of the inside of your body to a screen. Instruments such as forceps and scissors can be inserted through other small incisions. In the process, a tissue sample was also taken from your liver.
Additional indicator
If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
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