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Oophorectomy (ovary removal surgery)
Learn about the risks, recovery and what to expect during surgery to remove the ovaries.
Spirometry
This common test shows how well your lungs work and helps diagnose conditions that affect the ability to breathe.
Breast lift
Learn more about this procedure that reshapes and raises the breasts.
Circumcision (male)
Learn about the benefits and risks of surgery to remove the skin that covers the tip of the penis.
C-section
Learn the reasons this surgical procedure to deliver a baby is done, the risks and tips for recovery.
Lumbar puncture (spinal tap)
Learn about lumbar puncture, which removes a sample of cerebrospinal fluid to find infections, bleeding and other conditions. It also is called a spinal tap.
Rh factor blood test
What's an Rh factor blood test? Understand this important test that's done during pregnancy.
Ileoanal anastomosis (J-pouch) surgery
This surgery removes the large intestine. It's often done to treat ulcerative colitis and other bowel conditions.
Minimally invasive heart surgery
Learn more about this surgery that uses small incisions in the chest as an option to open-heart surgery.
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.
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