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Bladder removal surgery (cystectomy)
Learn about innovative approaches to surgically remove the bladder and reconstruct an alternate urinary system.
Cardioversion
Learn what to expect during this treatment to reset the heart rhythm.
Penis pump
Find out how this device can be placed on your penis to create an erection.
Combination birth control pills
This oral contraceptive contains both estrogen and progestin to keep you from ovulating. These medicines prevent pregnancy and can have other benefits.
Vasectomy
Find out more about this procedure that provides nearly 100 percent effective male birth control by cutting the supply of sperm to semen.
Circumcision (male)
Learn about the benefits and risks of surgery to remove the skin that covers the tip of the penis.
Mastectomy
Learn about this operation to remove the breast tissue from one or both breasts. Find out about risks, results and what you can expect.
Prostate brachytherapy
Learn about this type of radiation therapy for prostate cancer that involves placing radioactive seeds or wires in the prostate gland.
Oophorectomy (ovary removal surgery)
Learn about the risks, recovery and what to expect during surgery to remove the ovaries.
Lumpectomy
Learn what to expect from this breast-conserving surgical procedure.
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