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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
This procedure can greatly and rapidly improve severe symptoms of depression, mania, catatonia or other mental health conditions.
Tubal ligation
Thinking of getting your tubes tied? This surgery offers a permanent form of birth control. Know the risks and what to expect.
Lumpectomy
Learn what to expect from this breast-conserving surgical procedure.
Brain stereotactic radiosurgery
This procedure delivers precise radiation therapy to treat brain tumors and other brain conditions.
Breast lift
Learn more about this procedure that reshapes and raises the breasts.
Breast reconstruction with flap surgery
Find out what to expect if you're considering breast reconstruction. Learn about the options, incuding TRAM, DIEP and latissimus dorsi flap procedures.
Breast biopsy
Learn about this test that's used to diagnose breast cancer, including why it's done, risks and what to expect.
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.
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.
Hemodialysis
Learn about hemodialysis and the risks and benefits of this procedure to treat kidney failure.
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