Microsurgery is a general term referring to a surgery that requires an operating microscope or high-powered loupe magnification. Microsurgical techniques are commonly utilized by several medical specialties today, such as orthopedic surgery, ophthalmology, neurosurgery, oral surgery, podiatric surgery, plastic surgery, and pediatric surgery. Microvascular surgeries, surgeries on blood vessels and nerves, also commonly use microsurgical techniques.