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Hemodialysis
Learn about hemodialysis and the risks and benefits of this procedure to treat kidney failure.
Heart valve surgery
Learn more about surgery to treat heart valve disease, which involves repairing or replacing affected heart valves.
HPV test
This test can help show the risk of cervical cancer. Learn more about how to prepare and what the results may mean.
General anesthesia
This sleep-like state during surgery allows you to undergo major medical procedures without feeling pain.
Face transplant
Learn about this complex surgery that uses donor tissue to replace all or part of a person's face.
Endoscopic mucosal resection
Endoscopic mucosal resection, a procedure to remove abnormal tissue from the lining of the digestive tract, is used for both diagnosis and treatment.
Endometrial ablation
This surgery that destroys the lining of the uterus treats unusual uterine bleeding. Learn about the risks and what to expect during the procedure.
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
This procedure can greatly and rapidly improve severe symptoms of depression, mania, catatonia or other mental health conditions.
Elbow replacement surgery
Elbow replacement surgery can be complicated because of the intricate nature of the joint. Learn about Mayo Clinic's approach.
Ear tubes
Learn about the procedure for placing ear tubes used to treat middle ear problems.
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