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Mastectomy
Learn about this operation to remove the breast tissue from one or both breasts. Find out about risks, results and what you can expect.
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.
Lumpectomy
Learn what to expect from this breast-conserving surgical procedure.
Combination birth control pills
This oral contraceptive contains both estrogen and progestin to keep you from ovulating. These medicines prevent pregnancy and can have other benefits.
Ear tubes
Learn about the procedure for placing ear tubes used to treat middle ear problems.
Brain stereotactic radiosurgery
This procedure delivers precise radiation therapy to treat brain tumors and other brain conditions.
Tonsillectomy
Learn how to prepare for a tonsillectomy and what to expect from the surgery.
Wisdom tooth removal
If you don't have enough room in your mouth for wisdom teeth, or they're painful, infected or cause other dental problems, they may need to be removed.
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.
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.
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