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Tonsillectomy
Learn how to prepare for a tonsillectomy and what to expect from the surgery.
Penile implants
Explore your choices and learn what to expect from penile implant surgery.
Prostate laser surgery
Prostate laser surgery — Overview covers the risks and results of this treatment to relieve symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate.
Transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT)
Learn about this minimally invasive procedure for treating an enlarged prostate, including how it's done and possible risks and benefits.
Oophorectomy (ovary removal surgery)
Learn about the risks, recovery and what to expect during surgery to remove the ovaries.
Laryngotracheal reconstruction
Laryngotracheal reconstruction surgery — Comprehensive overview covers why it's done and what's involved with the procedure.
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.
Lumpectomy
Learn what to expect from this breast-conserving surgical procedure.
Awake brain surgery
Awake brain surgery is performed while you are awake and alert. This type of brain surgery may be used to treat some brain tumors or epileptic seizures.
Prostate biopsy
Find out about this procedure that's used to diagnose prostate cancer. Learn about the risks, how to prepare and what you can expect.
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