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… Cataract Surgery … Surgery Overview Cataract surgery helps you see better. It replaces your … a clear artificial one. Types of cataract surgery include: Phacoemulsification. This is …
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… Bunion Surgery … Surgery Overview Bunion surgery most often involves an incision in the … place. There are no guarantees that a bunion surgery will fully relieve your pain. A …
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… Thyroid Surgery … Surgery Overview Thyroid surgery takes out part or all of your thyroid … benign. This means they aren't cancer. This surgery may be needed for problems such as …
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… Laparoscopic Surgery … Surgery Overview Laparoscopy (say "lap-uh-ROSS-kuh-pee") is a type of surgery that uses very small cuts. These cuts … special tools through the tube to do the surgery. The surgery may be done to diagnose a …
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… Surgery: What to Expect … Overview Surgery can be stressful. This information will … And it will help you safely prepare for surgery. Health Tools Health Tools help you … Transfusions: Should I Bank Blood Before Surgery? Before Surgery You will have an …
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… Cosmetic Surgery and Procedures … Overview Cosmetic surgery and procedures change, restore, or … you may choose to have a cosmetic surgery or procedure. What are the main types … surgeries and procedures? Reconstructive surgery is done to improve the function and …
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… Knee Replacement Surgery … Surgery Overview Joint replacement involves surgery to replace the ends of bones in a damaged joint. This surgery creates new joint surfaces. In total …
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… Shoulder Replacement Surgery … Surgery Overview Joint replacement involves surgery to replace the ends of bones in a damaged joint. This surgery creates new joint surfaces. In shoulder …
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… Gastric Bypass Surgery … Surgery Overview A gastric bypass (also called Roux-en-Y gastric bypass) is surgery to help you lose weight. It does this … using small tools and a camera to guide the surgery ( laparoscopic approach). By making one …
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… Gastric Sleeve Surgery … Surgery Overview Sleeve gastrectomy (also called gastric sleeve surgery ) is surgery to remove part of the stomach. It helps …
