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5-98a.0:

Special surgical techniques and operations in special care situations: Hybrid therapy: Use of hybrid surgery

During an operation, different approach paths were used to get to the site being treated.

The operation was done using a catheter. A catheter is a thin tube. This tube is inserted into a blood vessel in the groin or arm, and pushed further in. Various instruments can be pushed at the front of the tube.

A particular site in your body was also opened by making an incision. In this way you could be operated on in the area being treated itself.

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.

Source

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).