Definition: The word 'aorta' refers to a blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood to the brain, heart, and other vital organs in the body's circulatory system. Aortic surgery involves opening or closing the blood vessels of the heart to remove a diseased artery. The surgical procedure is performed under anesthesia, and sometimes may involve reconstructive surgery for damaged tissue. The word 'ortaphy' refers to the opening or narrowing of an artery. In essence, it's similar to how one might open a wound - by removing the outer layer of skin that covers it, then making a small incision where the blood vessel enters the body. Definition: Aortic revascularization (AOR) is a surgical procedure in which the heart is surgically removed and replaced with an artificial heart. The goal of this surgery is to correct a disease or dysfunction in the heart's aorta, as the aorta can lead to significant damage caused by blockages and blockades. The key difference between aortorrhaphy (aortic surgery) and oraphy is that aortorrhaphy involves removing an entire artery while revascularizing the damaged or diseased artery with new grafts. Oraphy, on the other hand, refers to surgical procedures performed specifically for repairing damaged arteries in the heart. In summary, aortorrhaphy aims to replace and repair the aorta, while oraphy is used to correct a disease caused by blockage of an artery (ortaphy).

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