Surgical Technology

AST is the oldest and most widely-recognized professional association for surgical technologists and surgical assistants. AST’s mission is to enhance the profession of surgical technology and ensure quality patient care.

Pictures of many surgical instruments and a quiz for identifying instruments.

450 surgical procedures and topics such as laser surgery, hysterectomy, endoscopy, cryosurgery, anesthetics, biopsy, angioplasty, medications and postoperative care, and many related subjects. Each entry in the Encyclopedia of Surgery consists of a standardized format that includes the definition, purpose, diagnosis, aftercare, risks, mortality rates, and alternatives.