Correct

操刀

/ cāo dāo /
Strokes

Example

As a Verb

hold/grasp a scalpel or knife—be the operator or chef

1
Shǒushù
手术
yóu
zhǔrènshī
主任医师
cāodāo
操刀
  

The chief physician will perform the operation.

As a Verb

be in charge; be in command