Organ Removal
Organ Removal - Related Videos
04:40
Electrostatic Method to Remove Particulate Organic Matter from Soil
0 Views •
Cited by 1 •
2021
Removing recently deposited and incompletely decomposed plant material from soil samples reduces the influence of temporary seasonal inputs on soil organic carbon measurements. Attraction to an electrostatically charged surface can be used to quickly remove a substantial amount of particulate organic matter.
05:04
Surgical Removal of a Complex Sensory Organ in Highly Regenerative Ctenophores
0 Views •
2025
We describe a simple protocol for removing the statocyst and associated tissues in the ctenophore Mnemiopsis leidyi, which is amenable to live imaging.
12:05
Preparation of Hydrophobic Metal-Organic Frameworks via Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition of Perfluoroalkanes for the Removal of Ammonia
0 Views •
Cited by 15 •
2013
Herein the procedures for plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition of perfluoroalkanes on microporous materials such as metal-organic frameworks to enhance their stability and hydrophobicity are described. Furthermore, breakthrough testing of milligram quantities of samples is described in detail.
06:43
Rotary Evaporation to Remove Solvent
0 Views •
2023
Source: Dr. Melanie Pribisko Yen and Grace Tang — California Institute of Technology Rotary evaporation is a technique most commonly used in organic chemistry to remove a solvent from a higher-boiling point compound of interest. The rotary evaporator, or "rotovap", was invented in 1950 by the chemist Lyman C. Craig. The primary use of a rotovap is to dry and purify samples for downstream applications. Its speed and ability to handle large volumes of solvent make rotary evaporation a preferred...
03:02
Nictitating Membrane Removal: A Surgical Procedure to Remove Nictitating Membrane from Rabbit Eye
0 Views •
2025
In this video, we demonstrate a surgical procedure to remove nictitating membrane from rabbit’s eye.
FAQs
The amount of tissue removed influences how much function remains afterward. Partial removal may preserve some activity within the affected organ, whereas complete removal requires the body to preserve or replace the lost function. Outcomes therefore depend not only on the disease being treated, but also on the organ involved and the patient’s functional capacity.
Separating the target organ from surrounding tissues requires surgeons to identify and control connected blood vessels and ducts. This supports hemostasis, meaning control of bleeding, and helps manage the structures that carry blood or other fluids. Proper control allows the affected tissue to be removed while the operative site is closed or reconstructed safely.
Removing part of an organ leaves remaining tissue that may continue contributing to body function, while complete removal eliminates the organ’s remaining local capacity. The choice affects the body’s need to preserve or replace lost function. This distinction is one reason outcomes vary according to the procedure’s extent and the organ involved.
A typical operation begins with surgical access to the affected organ. Surgeons then separate it from surrounding tissues, control relevant blood vessels and ducts, remove the targeted portion or whole organ, and close or reconstruct the operative site. Maintaining hemostasis throughout these stages is essential to completing the procedure and securing the operative area.
The procedure may be used when disease, injury, dysfunction, or another condition threatens health. In the provided medical context, applications include treating cancer, controlling infection, and relieving symptoms. The appropriate approach depends on the organ affected, the extent of removal required, and whether the body can preserve or replace lost function.
Organ harvesting is an application of organ removal that supports transplantation. In this context, tissue is removed for use in replacing function elsewhere rather than solely for treating the original operative site. Its relevance depends on the ability to preserve or replace organ function, linking surgical removal with a broader therapeutic purpose in medicine.