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Intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (iMRI)
Find out how neurosurgeons use intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (iMRI) during brain surgery.
Withdrawal method (coitus interruptus)
The withdrawal method — pulling the penis out of the vagina before ejaculation — isn't the most effective birth control. Learn about the pros and cons.
Transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT)
Learn about this minimally invasive procedure for treating an enlarged prostate, including how it's done and possible risks and benefits.
Transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP)
Learn about this procedure for treating an enlarged prostate, including how it's done and possible risks and benefits.
Minimally invasive heart surgery
Learn more about this surgery that uses small incisions in the chest as an option to open-heart surgery.
Tricuspid valve repair and tricuspid valve replacement
These heart surgeries treat tricuspid valve regurgitation and stenosis and Ebstein anomaly, a type of congenital heart defect. Learn how they're done.
Testicular exam
Examining your testicles regularly can help you notice changes when they occur and identify testicular problems.
Prostate laser surgery
Prostate laser surgery — Overview covers the risks and results of this treatment to relieve symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate.
Prostate brachytherapy
Learn about this type of radiation therapy for prostate cancer that involves placing radioactive seeds or wires in the prostate gland.
Pulmonary valve repair and replacement
A congenital heart defect can cause a leaky or blocked pulmonary valve. Know the symptoms and how it's treated.
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