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Upper endoscopy
In this simple procedure, a tiny camera is used to visually examine your upper digestive system. Find out what to expect.
Urinalysis
This common lab test checks urine for signs of disease and for clues about overall health.
Vaginal hysterectomy
Vaginal hysterectomy is a procedure to remove the uterus through an incision in the vagina to treat certain gynecological conditions.
Vagus nerve stimulation
Learn more about this procedure that may be used to treat epilepsy and other neurological conditions when other treatments haven't worked.
Valvuloplasty
Find out more about this cardiac catheter procedure to repair a narrowed heart valve.
Vasectomy
Find out more about this procedure that provides nearly 100 percent effective male birth control by cutting the supply of sperm to semen.
Vasectomy reversal
Learn about this microsurgery procedure that can restore your fertility after a vasectomy.
Ventricular assist device (VAD)
Learn how this implanted device helps the heart pump and when you might need one.
Ventricular tachycardia ablation
Learn how heart doctors apply heat or cold energy from inside or outside the heart to treat very fast and erratic heartbeats.
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)
This minimally invasive surgical procedure is used to diagnose and treat problems in the chest, such as with the lungs, esophagus, thymus gland and heart.
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