Tests and Procedures
J-Pouch Surgery Procedure
June 11, 2025
Overview J-pouch surgery, also known as pouch surgery or the J-pouch procedure, removes the large intestine and creates an internal pouch from the small intestine. The…
Withdrawal Method
June 11, 2025
Overview The withdrawal method, also known as pulling out or coitus interruptus, is a form of birth control that reduces the risk of pregnancy by removing…
Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch Procedure
June 10, 2025
Overview Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD-DS), often called duodenal switch or biliopancreatic diversion, is a type of bariatric surgery. Surgeons consider it more complex than…
SVT Ablation Procedure
June 10, 2025
Reasons You Might Need SVT Ablation Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) ablation treats rapid and irregular heart rhythms that start in the heart’s upper chambers, or atria. People…