surgically

Surgically is an adverb derived from the adjective surgical. It describes actions that are performed by means of surgery or relate to surgical procedures. For example, "the tumor was removed surgically" indicates that the removal was done through a surgical operation. The term contrasts with surgical, which is the adjective used to describe things pertaining to surgery, such as surgical instruments or a surgical team.

Etymology and usage: Surgically comes from the noun surgery and the adjective surgical, both of which trace back to Latin and Greek roots connected with hand-work and operation. The adverb is formed by adding -ly. In medical writing, surgically emphasizes the method as an operative procedure rather than non-surgical management, and it can modify verbs such as remove, repair, or excise.

Context and scope: In modern medicine, many procedures are described as surgically performed, including open surgeries and minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopy or robotic-assisted surgery. The term can appear in non-medical contexts but is most common in clinical discussions to indicate that a task was accomplished through surgical means, with the associated requirements for sterile technique, anesthesia, and postoperative care.