Gaskin maneuver. Placement of a patient in labor on her hands and knees to reduce shoulder dystocia.
Gavriliu operation. Surgical reconstruction of the esophagus using part of the stomach.
Gifford’s operation. Nonpenetrating corneal incision along the boundary of an ulcer to limit its growth.
Gillies operation. (1) Reduction of zygomatic fracture including an incision in the temporal region; (2) surgery for ectropion with augmentation of the skin surface of the eyelid with skin graft.
Girdlestone’s procedure. Salvage procedure for chronic infection following a failed total hip arthroplasty (THA); the infected bone is excised and a new THA may be attempted, once eradication of infection is verified.
Gonin’s operation. Retinal detachment sealed with cautery using a device inserted through a puncture in the sclera.
Grondahl–Finney cardioplasty. Esophagoplasty to enlarge the opening into the stomach as a treatment for dysphagia.
Gundersen flap. Transfer of conjunctival tissue to replace damaged corneal tissue.
Guyon’s amputation. Trans-tibial amputation just above the malleoli
