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Prevention & Treatment
Surgery
All surgeries have both benefits and risks. Make the best choice for you by learning about each, tips for preparation, and what to expect in recovery.
Major or minor, all surgeries have both benefits and risks. Make the best choice for you by learning about each, tips for preparation, and what to expect in recovery.
Ablation Surgery: Long-Term Care
Medically reviewed by Jennifer Schwartz, MD
Leg Lengthening Surgery: Preparation, Recovery, Long-Term Care
Medically reviewed by Eva Umoh Asomugha, M.D.
Laser Spine Surgery: Preparation, Recovery, Long-Term Care
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Epidural For Pain Relief After Surgery
By Sherry Christiansen
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Organ Transplants
Purpose of Vascular Surgery
Medically reviewed by Yasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCI
The Purpose of Prostate Surgery
By Rachael Zimlich, BSN, RN
Ablation Surgery: Recovery
Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD
Heart Bypass Surgery: Overview
Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD
Colonoscopy: Long-Term Care
Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD
Balloon Angioplasty: Preparation, Recovery, Long-Term Care
Medically reviewed by Jennifer Schwartz, MD
Ketamine: Effects, Medical Uses, Risks
Medically reviewed by Jennifer Schwartz, MD
What Is Transgender Top Surgery?
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Body Asymmetry: Why Is One Hand or Breast Bigger?
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Overview of Conjoined Twin Separation Surgery
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Universal Recipient: Blood Types and Reactions
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Risks and Benefits of Medical Tourism
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
PICC Line: Uses, Process, Risks, Safety, Recovery
Medically reviewed by Jennifer Schwartz, MD
General Anesthesia Side Effects and Complications
Medically reviewed by Jenny A. Dhingra, MD
How Anterior Is Used to Describe Anatomy
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
How Much Do Your Organs Weigh?
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
What Is the Risk of Death From Surgery?
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Congenital Diaphragmatic (Bochdalek) Hernia
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
Types of Local Anesthesia For Surgery Procedures
Medically reviewed by Jenny A. Dhingra, MD
Overview of Necrosis In the Human Body
Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
Laparoscopy: Preparation, Recovery, Long-Term Care
Medically reviewed by Jennifer Schwartz, MD
The Function of the Spleen
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Maxillofacial Surgery, Facial Surgery Specialty
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Magnetic Resonance Enterography: Purpose, Procedure, Results
Medically reviewed by Emmy Ludwig, MD
The Meaning of Prolapse in the Human Body
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
The Surgical Specialty of Trauma
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
The Difference Between Acute and Chronic Illnesses
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Escharotomy: Preparation, Recovery, Long-Term Care
Medically reviewed by Jennifer Schwartz, MD
Reasons for a Resection Surgery
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
How the Word Bilateral Is Used in Medicine
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
What to Know About Monitored Anesthesia Care
Medically reviewed by Jenny A. Dhingra, MD
What Is the General Surgery Specialty?
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Paralytic Drugs Are Medications Given During Anesthesia
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery: Prep, Recovery, Long-Term Care
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
The Surgical Specialty of Vascular Surgery
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Open Surgery Overview and Pros and Cons
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Bacteremia Causes and Diagnosis
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Types of Prophylaxis in Medicine
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Learn About the Perioperative Phases of Surgery
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
What Does Pulmonary Mean in Medicine?
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Preoperative Explained - Preoperative Phase of Surgery
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
What Conditions Can an Ablation Treat?
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
The Basics of Inpatient Surgery
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
How in Situ Is Used During Surgery and Cancer Treatment
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
The Multiple Meanings of the Term Cervical
Medically reviewed by Rony Kampalath, MD
What It Means to Excise Something During Surgery
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
The Meaning of Surgical Anastomosis
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Bariatric Surgery: Preparation, Recovery, Long-Term Care
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
What Is Intubation and Why Is It Done?
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Stricture Types in the Human Body
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Why a Biopsy Is Performed
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
When and Why a Urinary Catheter is Used
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Uses, Procedure, Results
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Ambulatory Surgery: How Same Day Surgery Is Different
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Free Surgery Coloring Book Pages
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
Surgical Incision Types and Care Information
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
What's Involved in a Surgical Scrub Technician Job
Fact checked by James Lacy
How Is Regional Anesthesia Used During Surgery?
Medically reviewed by Jenny A. Dhingra, MD
Overview of the Foley Catheter and Surgery
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
How to Evaluate a Surgeon's Experience With a Procedure
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD