Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery, published by Thomson Gale The surgery encyclopedia provides full descriptions on more than 400 surgical terms, including kinds of surgery, how to prepare for the operation, what to expect in terms of after-effects, care and treatment, and risks involved. There are also write-ups on diagnostic tests, how to go about finding a surgeon and medications. On this page: Sacral Nerve Stimulation to Syringe and Needle.