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Donor nephrectomy
In this surgical procedure, a healthy kidney is removed from a living donor for transplant into a person whose kidneys no longer function properly.
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.
Diarrhea: Cancer-related causes and how to cope
Changes in your diet may help ease cancer-related diarrhea. If those don't help, medications are available.
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.
Croup
This upper airway infection makes it harder to breathe and causes a barking cough. It involves swelling around the voice box, windpipe and bronchial tubes.
Cosmetic surgery
The goal of this type of surgery is to improve your appearance. It can involve large changes, so it's important to understand what to expect.
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH)
In CDH, a baby's diaphragm — the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen — develops a hole called a hernia. Learn about treatment before birth.
Colectomy
If you're having colon surgery, learn what to expect, the risks and how to prepare.
Circumcision (male)
Learn about the benefits and risks of surgery to remove the skin that covers the tip of the penis.
Chest pain: First aid
Learn about the different types of chest pain and what first-aid steps to take if chest pain occurs.
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