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Circumcision (male)
Learn about the benefits and risks of surgery to remove the skin that covers the tip of the penis.
Cochlear implants
This electronic device improves hearing in people who have severe hearing loss from inner ear damage.
Craniotomy
Learn the brain conditions that are treated with this surgery that involves removing a piece of the skull. Also find out what you can expect during surgery.
Diskectomy
This surgical procedure removes the damaged portion of a herniated disk in the spine. It's most effective for pain radiating down the arms or legs.
Ear reconstruction
Learn about this cosmetic procedure, which is done to rebuild an ear. Understand the risks and learn what to expect after surgery.
Ear tubes
Learn about the procedure for placing ear tubes used to treat middle ear problems.
Epilepsy surgery
Surgery may provide relief from epileptic seizures when medications aren't working.
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.
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