Cervical Posterior Fusion Procedure
Overview Posterior cervical fusion stabilizes the bones in the neck and relieves pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. Surgeons often use this procedure for conditions…
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Outpatient Joint Replacement Procedure
By Janis · June 18, 2025
Overview Outpatient joint replacement is a modern approach that allows patients to have hip, knee, or shoulder replacement surgery and return home on the same day….
Read More →Sentinel Node Biopsy Test and Procedure
By Janis · June 17, 2025
Overview A sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) helps doctors determine if cancer has moved beyond its original site by checking the nearby lymph nodes. Doctors commonly…
Read More →Magnetic Resonance Elastography Test and Procedure
By Janis · June 17, 2025
Overview Magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) is a noninvasive test that uses MRI combined with gentle vibrations to create a detailed image called an elastogram. This method…
Read More →Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Procedure
By Janis · June 17, 2025
Overview Doctors may suggest cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) for people with moderate to severe heart failure who have not improved enough with medicines. CRT can be…
Read More →Cosmetic Surgery Procedures
By Janis · June 17, 2025
Overview Cosmetic surgery includes a wide range of treatments for both the face and body. Many people seek facial procedures such as eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), nose…
Read More →SPECT Scan Test and Procedure
By Janis · June 17, 2025
Overview A SPECT scan is a type of medical imaging test that uses a small amount of radioactive material and a special camera to create 3D…
Read More →Robotic-Assisted Surgery
By Janis · June 17, 2025
Overview Robotic surgery is changing the way doctors perform operations. This method uses robotic arms guided by a surgeon, allowing for more precise movements during surgery….
Read More →Laser PVP Procedure
By Janis · June 17, 2025
Overview Laser PVP surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a laser to remove excess prostate tissue, helping men who have trouble urinating due to…
Read More →Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Procedure
By Janis · June 17, 2025
Overview Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is a form of advanced life support used when a person’s heart and lungs are too weak or damaged to function…
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