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Pacemaker
This cardiac pacing device is placed in the chest to help control the heartbeat. Know when you might need one.
Prostate laser surgery
Prostate laser surgery — Overview covers the risks and results of this treatment to relieve symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate.
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
Learn about this procedure used to treat urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate gland.
Prostate brachytherapy
Learn about this type of radiation therapy for prostate cancer that involves placing radioactive seeds or wires in the prostate gland.
Lung volume reduction surgery
Lung volume reduction surgery helps some people with severe emphysema breathe easier. Diseased lung tissue is removed so the remaining tissue works better.
Stool DNA test
Learn about this noninvasive colon cancer screening test that can detect DNA changes in cells collected from a stool sample.
Dermabrasion
Find out how this skin-resurfacing procedure can change the appearance of your skin.
Lumpectomy
Learn what to expect from this breast-conserving surgical procedure.
COVID-19 diagnostic testing
Find out how COVID-19 diagnostic testing is done to learn if you're currently infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019.
Facial reanimation surgery
Learn how these procedures can allow people with facial paralysis to regain the ability to smile and make other facial expressions.
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