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Shoulder replacement surgery
This procedure replaces damaged areas of the shoulder joint with implants made of metal and plastic. It can sometimes be done as same-day surgery.
Septoplasty
Learn how this nose surgery can straighten the wall of bone and cartilage that separates the nostrils. The surgery opens the nasal passages, making breathing easier.
Sentinel node biopsy
Learn what to expect during this procedure to remove lymph nodes for testing. The results can show whether cancer has spread.
Sed rate (erythrocyte sedimentation rate)
Sed rate is a blood test that can reveal inflammatory activity in your body. It's often used to help diagnose conditions affecting your joints or muscles.
Sclerotherapy
Learn what's involved in this treatment for varicose veins, including the risks and what to expect.
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.
SPECT scan
SPECT scans use radioactive tracers and special cameras to create images of your internal organs. Find out what to expect during your SPECT.
Robotic surgery
Robotic systems can help surgeons increase precision, flexibility and control for many procedures. Learn about the advantages and availability of robot-assisted surgery.
Robotic myomectomy
Learn about this minimally invasive procedure to remove uterine fibroids that may reduce pain, blood loss and recovery time.
Robotic hysterectomy
Robotic hysterectomy is a minimally invasive surgery to remove the uterus.
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