June 23, 2025 Weight Loss Surgery Procedures
Tests and Procedures
Lumbar Puncture
June 7, 2025
Overview A lumbar puncture (LP), or spinal tap, is a procedure focused on the central nervous system. A healthcare provider places a needle into the lower…
Coronary Angioplasty and Stents
June 7, 2025
Overview Coronary angioplasty opens blocked or narrowed arteries in the heart. During this process, a doctor guides a thin tube, known as a catheter, into the…
Spinal Fusion Procedure
June 7, 2025
Overview Spinal fusion surgery connects two or more bones in the spine, called vertebrae. The goal is to stop these bones from moving against each other,…
Tubal Ligation Procedure
June 7, 2025
Overview Tubal ligation is a surgery for birth control that is designed to be permanent. Surgeons close the fallopian tubes—often by cutting and tying them—to stop…