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Face transplant
Learn about this complex surgery that uses donor tissue to replace all or part of a person's face.
External beam radiation for prostate cancer
Learn about the risks and results of this procedure, which is used to deliver radiation therapy for prostate cancer.
Endoscopic mucosal resection
Endoscopic mucosal resection, a procedure to remove abnormal tissue from the lining of the digestive tract, is used for both diagnosis and treatment.
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
This procedure can greatly and rapidly improve severe symptoms of depression, mania, catatonia or other mental health conditions.
Elbow replacement surgery
Elbow replacement surgery can be complicated because of the intricate nature of the joint. Learn about Mayo Clinic's approach.
Ear tubes
Learn about the procedure for placing ear tubes used to treat middle ear problems.
Donor nephrectomy
In this surgical procedure, a healthy kidney is removed from a living donor for transplant into a person whose kidneys no longer function properly.
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.
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.
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.
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