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5-98c.1:

Special surgical techniques and operations in special care situations: Use of a clip suture device and other suture system: Linear stapler, laparoscopic or thoracoscopic, for intrathoracic and intraabdominal use

You had an operation that involved tissues being joined to one another by stapling.

Surgery on the chest or abdomen can involve using staples to close a wound. In your case the staples are arranged in a line.

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).