A 73-year-old patient with diabetes was admitted for below the knee amputation of his right leg.Removal of his right leg is an example of which type of surgery?

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Ablative surgery involves the removal of a diseased body part. In this case, the amputation of the leg is performed to remove a diseased or damaged part, which aligns with the definition of ablative surgery.

A 73-Year-Old Patient with Diabetes Was Admitted for Below the Knee