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Ileoanal anastomosis (J-pouch) surgery
This surgery removes the large intestine. It's often done to treat ulcerative colitis and other bowel conditions.
Urinalysis
This common lab test checks urine for signs of disease and for clues about overall health.
Dilation and curettage (D&C)
Learn what to expect during this procedure, how a doctor performs it to remove uterine tissue and what to watch out for during recovery.
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.
Epilepsy surgery
Surgery may provide relief from epileptic seizures when medications aren't working.
Cryotherapy for prostate cancer
Find out how very cold temperatures are used to freeze tissue and treat prostate cancer. Learn about the side effects and potential benefits of cryotherapy.
SVT ablation
Discover how cold or heat energy is used to correct fast and erratic heartbeats, such as atrial tachycardia and AV node reentrant tachycardia.
Cochlear implants
This electronic device improves hearing in people who have severe hearing loss from inner ear damage.
Spirometry
This common test shows how well your lungs work and helps diagnose conditions that affect the ability to breathe.
Circumcision (male)
Learn about the benefits and risks of surgery to remove the skin that covers the tip of the penis.
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