A procedure performed through an incision in the skin or other membranes in which the provider has full view of the organs or structures as needed is called a(n) _____ procedure:

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An open procedure is one in which the provider performs surgery through an incision large enough to have a full view of the organs or structures involved. This is in contrast to minimally invasive procedures, which are performed through smaller incisions using special instruments and imaging techniques.

A Procedure Performed Through an Incision in the Skin or Other