Needle Biopsy Test and Procedure
Overview A needle biopsy is a medical procedure in which a doctor uses a thin needle to remove a sample of cells or tissue from the…
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Minimally Invasive Surgery
By Janis · June 4, 2025
Overview Minimally invasive surgery, often called MIS, aims to limit the physical impact on patients compared to open procedures. Surgeons typically make small incisions instead of…
Read More →Home Parenteral Nutrition Procedure
By Janis · June 4, 2025
Overview Parenteral nutrition (PN) gives nutrients directly into the bloodstream when the digestive system cannot process food normally. This method delivers vital elements like carbohydrates, proteins,…
Read More →Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery Procedure
By Janis · June 4, 2025
Overview Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is a type of minimally invasive surgery for procedures inside the chest. Instead of making a large incision, surgeons make small…
Read More →Awake Craniotomy Procedure
By Janis · June 4, 2025
Overview Awake brain surgery, also known as awake craniotomy, is a surgical technique where patients stay alert while doctors operate on the brain. Surgeons mainly use…
Read More →Esophagectomy Procedure
By Janis · June 4, 2025
Overview Esophagectomy is a surgical resection that removes all or part of the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. After…
Read More →Kidney Biopsy Test and Procedure
By Janis · June 4, 2025
Overview A kidney biopsy is a medical test in which a doctor takes a small piece of kidney tissue. The doctor checks this tissue sample under…
Read More →External Beam Radiation for Prostate Cancer
By Janis · June 4, 2025
Overview External beam radiation targets prostate cancer cells using focused high-energy beams like X-rays or protons. A linear accelerator creates these beams and directs them at…
Read More →ENA Panel Blood Test
By Janis · June 4, 2025
Overview The extractable nuclear antigen (ENA) panel is a blood test that helps immunologists detect autoimmune disorders. This test searches for specific autoantibodies in the blood….
Read More →Barium Enema Test and Procedure
By Janis · June 4, 2025
Overview A barium enema, also known as a lower gastrointestinal (GI) series, is a medical imaging test that uses X-rays to assess the large intestine. In…
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