Brachytherapy Procedure
Overview Brachytherapy, also known as internal radiation therapy, is a type of cancer treatment in which medical professionals place radioactive material inside the body, close to…
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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Test and Procedure
By Janis · June 6, 2025
Overview Flexible sigmoidoscopy is a medical test that allows doctors to examine the lower part of the large intestine. They use a slender, bendable tube called…
Read More →Splenectomy Procedure
By Janis · June 6, 2025
Overview A splenectomy involves the removal of the spleen, an organ found beneath the rib cage on the upper left side of the belly. The spleen…
Read More →Blood Pressure Test
By Janis · June 6, 2025
Overview A blood pressure test measures the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart beats. Healthcare professionals commonly perform this…
Read More →Pulmonary Valve Repair and Replacement Procedure
By Janis · June 6, 2025
Overview The pulmonary valve sits between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery. Its main role is to help control how blood moves from the heart’s…
Read More →Adrenalectomy Procedure
By Janis · June 6, 2025
Overview Adrenal gland removal, also known as adrenalectomy, is a surgical operation that removes one or both adrenal glands. These glands sit just above each kidney…
Read More →Hormone Therapy Procedure for Prostate Cancer
By Janis · June 6, 2025
Overview Hormone therapy for prostate cancer works by blocking androgens like testosterone from reaching cancer cells. Lowering these hormones can slow cancer growth or kill the…
Read More →Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Procedure
By Janis · June 6, 2025
Overview Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL surgery) is a medical procedure that removes kidney stones that are too large to exit the body naturally. The surgeon makes a…
Read More →Cochlear Implant Test and Procedure
By Janis · June 6, 2025
Overview If you are facing hearing problems, you may feel anxious or unsure about what comes next. Cochlear implant tests and procedures are designed to find…
Read More →Atrial Flutter Ablation Procedure
By Janis · June 4, 2025
Overview Atrial flutter ablation is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat abnormal heart rhythms in the upper chambers of the heart. It targets faulty electrical…
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