List of top Surgery Questions

Based on the clinical photographs shown, identify the facial anomaly depicted (bilateral defect of the upper lip with associated nasal deformity).
A trauma patient opens his eyes only to painful stimulus, makes incomprehensible sounds, and localises to pain. What is his total Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score?
According to the AAST (American Association for the Surgery of Trauma) Colon Injury Scale, a laceration involving more than 50% of the bowel circumference (without transection) corresponds to which grade?
When should a prophylactic antibiotic be administered before elective entry into the GI tract (e.g., elective cholecystectomy)?
In laparoscopic (TAPP/TEP) inguinal hernia repair, what is the minimum distance of dissection below the inguinal ligament required to adequately expose the entire myopectineal orifice of Fruchaud?
The accompanying histology slide of esophageal mucosa shows the lower esophageal lining replaced by columnar (intestinal-type) epithelium with goblet cells in place of the normal stratified squamous epithelium. Which condition does this represent?
Which clinical feature best differentiates mechanical small intestinal obstruction from paralytic ileus?
On defecography, a rectocele is considered significant when the anterior bulging of the rectal wall into the posterior vaginal wall exceeds:
An elderly man with a history of atrial fibrillation presents with sudden severe abdominal pain that is out of proportion to physical findings. Which laboratory finding most strongly supports the diagnosis of acute mesenteric ischemia?
In the modern trauma resuscitation protocol used for a patient with exsanguinating external hemorrhage, what is the correct order of priorities?
A prostate biopsy reports a Gleason score of 4+4. Which ISUP/WHO Grade Group does this correspond to?
All of the following are sphincter-preserving surgical techniques for anal fistula EXCEPT:
Total Mesorectal Excision (TME), the standard operation for rectal cancer, is best described as:
A known case of anal carcinoma with mass near the anal opening comes for follow-up. Which of the following lymph nodes are most likely involved?
A woman with deep partial-thickness burns on the lower limb is shown undergoing a procedure. What is the procedure?
A 3-year-old boy has painful urination and ballooning of foreskin. What is the likely diagnosis?
Regarding polydioxanone suture material, which of the following is accurate?
A 56-year-old patient has chronic venous changes in the lower limb. Which statement is true?
Based on Park's classification, identify the type of anorectal fistula shown in the image.
A 35-year-old male presents with stab wound to the epigastrium, hypotension, and guarding. What is the immediate intervention of choice?
The knot shown in the image is commonly used in surgical procedures. What type of knot is depicted?
A 50-year-old patient presents with a slowly growing, painless neck mass at the angle of the mandible. “Lyre's sign” is observed. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A patient presents with the breast condition shown in the image. According to TNM staging, what stage would this represent?
A 35-year-old man diagnosed with pheochromocytoma is scheduled for surgery. Which medication should be given as preoperative preparation?
A 32-year-old male presents with dysphagia and regurgitation. A barium swallow image is shown. Which investigation is considered the gold standard for confirming the diagnosis?