SURGICAL ACCESS TYPE
The type of surgical access used.
Format / Length
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Description
SURGICAL ACCESS TYPE is the same as attribute
SURGICAL ACCESS TYPE.
National Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open Surgery |
| 2 | Laparoscopic/Thoracoscopic with planned conversion to open surgery |
| 3 | Laparoscopic/Thoracoscopic with unplanned conversion to open surgery |
| 4 | Laparoscopic/Thoracoscopic completed |
| 5 | Robotic surgery |
Default Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| Z | Surgical Access Not Applicable |
Also Known As
This Data Element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Plural | SURGICAL ACCESS TYPES |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Data Set | Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set - Core | references in description SURGICAL ACCESS TYPE |