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Hormone therapy for prostate cancer
Find out what to expect during testosterone-blocking therapy. Learn about choices, including medicines and surgery.
Ileoanal anastomosis (J-pouch) surgery
This surgery removes the large intestine. It's often done to treat ulcerative colitis and other bowel conditions.
Intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (iMRI)
Find out how neurosurgeons use intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (iMRI) during brain surgery.
Laryngotracheal reconstruction
Laryngotracheal reconstruction surgery — Comprehensive overview covers why it's done and what's involved with the procedure.
Lumbar puncture (spinal tap)
Learn about lumbar puncture, which removes a sample of cerebrospinal fluid to find infections, bleeding and other conditions. It also is called a spinal tap.
Minimally invasive heart surgery
Learn more about this surgery that uses small incisions in the chest as an option to open-heart surgery.
PSA test
Learn about this prostate cancer screening test, including why it's done, what to expect, risks and results.
Palliative care
Learn what to expect with this care approach that offers symptom relief for seriously ill people of any age.
Pediatric cervical spine surgery
This surgery can treat injuries and conditions that are present at birth and that affect the neck area of the spine.
Penile implants
Explore your choices and learn what to expect from penile implant surgery.
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