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Outpatient joint replacement: Is it a safe option?
Joint replacement of the hip, knee and shoulder can be done safely as outpatient surgery. Most people can go home the same day as the procedure.
Ostomy: Adapting to life after colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy
Tips for coping with your stoma after colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy surgery.
Oophorectomy (ovary removal surgery)
Learn about the risks, recovery and what to expect during surgery to remove the ovaries.
Norovirus infection
This highly contagious virus spreads through contaminated food, water or surfaces and causes vomiting and diarrhea. Learn ways to protect yourself.
Nephrectomy (kidney removal)
Learn about surgery to remove all or part of a kidney.
Myomectomy
This surgical procedure to treat uterine fibroids tries to preserve fertility using a variety of approaches.
Mohs surgery
Find out what to expect during this skin cancer surgery that involves removing thin layers of skin until only cancer-free tissue remains.
Mitral valve repair and mitral valve replacement
If you have a leaky or stiff mitral valve, you may need heart surgery. Learn about the different procedures used to repair or replace this valve.
Mental health providers: Tips on finding one
Learn how to find providers who match your mental health needs, including psychiatrists and psychologists.
Meningioma
This is the most common type of tumor that forms in the head and may affect the brain. Find out about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
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