Pancreas Transplant Procedure
Overview A pancreas transplant replaces a person’s damaged pancreas with a healthy pancreas from a deceased donor. The pancreas sits behind the stomach and helps control…
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Neobladder Reconstruction
By Janis · June 4, 2025
Overview Neobladder reconstruction, also called orthotopic neobladder reconstruction, is a type of bladder reconstruction often used after removal of the original bladder. Surgeons take a section…
Read More →Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer
By Janis · June 4, 2025
Overview Chemotherapy is a common approach in treating breast cancer. It uses special medicines to target and destroy cancer cells that grow in the breast. Doctors…
Read More →Endoscopic Ultrasound Test and Procedure
By Janis · June 4, 2025
Overview Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) combines endoscopy and ultrasound to provide clear images of the digestive tract and nearby organs. During the procedure, a healthcare provider inserts…
Read More →Living-Donor Liver Transplant Procedure
By Janis · June 4, 2025
Overview A living-donor liver transplant is a surgical procedure where a healthy individual donates a portion of their liver to someone with serious liver disease. Surgeons…
Read More →Radiofrequency Neurotomy Procedure
By Janis · June 4, 2025
Overview Radiofrequency ablation (RFA), also called radiofrequency neurotomy, is a treatment that uses heat from radio waves to affect certain nerves. This technique helps block the…
Read More →Brain Stereotactic Radiosurgery
By Janis · June 4, 2025
Overview Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), also known as stereotactic radiation, is a type of advanced radiation therapy. This method uses several focused beams of radiation to target…
Read More →Dermabrasion Procedure`
By Janis · June 4, 2025
Overview Dermabrasion is a technique often used for skin resurfacing. A device gently scrapes away the top layer of the skin, allowing new skin to form….
Read More →Arthroscopy Procedure
By Janis · June 4, 2025
Overview Arthroscopy is a medical technique that lets doctors look inside joints and treat different joint conditions. Surgeons use a thin tube with a fiber-optic camera,…
Read More →Gene Therapy Procedure
By Janis · June 4, 2025
Overview Genes hold DNA, which acts as an instruction manual for the body. These instructions affect traits like hair color, height, and important functions such as…
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