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Definition of Microsurgery
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Microsurgery: Surgery through a microscope. Microsurgery is used to operate on very small structures, often requires miniaturized instruments, and has myriad uses.
Microsurgery is used to reattach a severed hand or another amputated part to the body by reconnecting the small blood vessels and restoring the circulation before the tissue starts to die. See also: Replantation.
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