A tenotomy is a surgical act which involves the division of a tendon.

A tendon transfer is a surgical process in which the insertion of a tendon is moved, but the origin remains in the same location.

Symphysiotomy is a surgical procedure in which the cartilage of the pubic symphysis is divided to widen the pelvis allowing childbirth when there is a mechanical problem.

Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) is a surgical procedure in which a portion of the sympathetic nerve trunk in the thoracic region is destroyed.