SURGICAL ACCESS TYPE

The type of surgical access used.

Description

The type of surgical access used.

National Codes

Code Description
1 Open Surgery
2 Laparoscopic/Thoracoscopic with planned conversion to open surgery
3 Laparoscopic/Thoracoscopic with unplanned conversion to open surgery
4 Laparoscopic/Thoracoscopic completed
5 Robotic surgery

Also Known As

This attribute is also known by these names:

Context Alias
Plural SURGICAL ACCESS TYPES