This video demonstrates one method for surgical removal of the uterus, a total abdominal hysterectomy.

Males are born with a hood of skin covering the glans of the penis. This hood is called the foreskin. Circumcision is the surgical removal of the hood.

Some couples request circumcision for religious reasons, others for health or cleanliness reasons. Circumcision is probably effective at reducin...

During surgery, it may be necessary to suture tissues together, to control bleeding, restore normal anatomy, or create an environment for rapid healing. This video demonstrates the basic surgical technique for suturing.

During surgery, after a suture or ligature is placed, the loose ends need to be tied securely. This video demonstrates one method for controlled knot-tying, the two-handed knot. Also demonstrated is the Surgeon’s knot.

Part of the sterile technique of surgery is preparation of the surgeon’s hands and arms, and putting on protective equipment.

Surgical caps, masks, gowns, gloves and shoe covers not only protect the wound against contamination, but also protect the surgeon against exposure to the patient’s bo...

Cesarean Section is a method of delivery employed in about a quarter of all births in the United States. This brief video demonstrates the procedure as a familiarization for women’s healthcare providers.

This video demonstrates one method for closed cuff gloving in anticipation of surgery.

This video demonstrates the use of eye protection in the surgical suite.

This video demonstrates adjustment of a surgical gown in the operating suite.

This video demonstrates one technique for hand drying in the surgical suite.

This video was produced by the U.S. Center for Disease Control and designed as a training video for medical personnel. It has been formatted for distribution by the Brookside Associates.

Following surgery, it is important to remove your surgical gown in a way that does not contaminate you. This video demonstrates one method of surgical gown removal.

This video demonstrates the use of shoe covers in the surgical suite.

This video demonstrates surgical gowning procedures when one person is already gowned and gloved.

Sometimes, in preparing for surgery, it is necessary to put on your surgical gown without assistance. This video demonstrates one method of doing this without contaminating yourself.

This video demonstrates one method of donning surgical gloves, using the "flip" technique.

This video demonstrates the use of a surgical cap.

This video explains the use of a surgical mask.

This video demonstrates a classical surgical scrubbing technique.

The final step in putting on a sterile gown for wearing in the operating room is "turning." This provides a means of covering your back with sterility. This video demonstrates that technique.

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During surgery, it may be necessary to suture tissues together, to control bleeding, restore normal anatomy, or create an environment for rapid healing. This video demonstrates the basic surgical technique for suturing.

During surgery, after a suture or ligature is placed, the loose ends need to...