invasive procedure
Body-entering medical intervention
An invasive procedure is a medical intervention that enters the body, typically by cutting, puncturing, or inserting instruments through the skin or into a body cavity: The biopsy is an invasive procedure requiring local anesthesia.
The term distinguishes such interventions from non-invasive alternatives like external imaging or medication.
Invasive procedures carry higher risks of infection and complications but often provide more direct diagnosis or treatment.
- informed consentPermission given with understanding
- general anesthesiaDrug-induced unconsciousness for surgery
- going underFailing or submerging
- operating roomSurgical procedure venue
- appendectomySurgery removing vestigial organ
catheterization · biopsy · scalpel · cholecystectomy · infection control · lumbar puncture · craniotomy · forceps · mastectomy · open heart surgery · endoscopy · post-operative care · retractors · probe · splenectomy · laparoscopy · sutures · blood loss
invasive procedurenon-invasive procedure
Treatment without body penetration
scan · MRI · CT scan · ultrasound · X-ray
invasive procedureroutine checkup
Regular scheduled medical examination
wellness exam · preventive care · conservative treatment · watchful waiting · office visit
invasive procedurewatchful waiting
Monitoring before acting
conservative treatment · lifestyle modification · medication management · topical treatment
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