Bone grafting is a surgical procedure that uses transplanted bone to repair and rebuild diseased or damaged bones. During a bone graft, your surgeon inserts a new piece of bone in the place where a bone needs to heal or join. The cells inside the new bone can then seal themselves to the old bone.
A blood transfusion puts donated blood into the body. During a blood transfusion, you receive donated blood through one of your blood vessels. Read on to learn details about this procedure.
Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is a type of surgery used to stabilize and heal a broken bone. You may need this procedure to treat your broken arm. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after this surgery.
Carpal tunnel release is surgery to treat carpal tunnel syndrome. Learn why you might need this surgery, the risks, and what to expect if you have it done.
During a sympathectomy, a surgeon cuts or clamps a deep nerve that runs up and down along the spine. This prevents nerve signals from passing through it. It is used to treat heavy sweating and certain other conditions.
A robotic hysterectomy allows the surgeon to perform the procedure via a computer using laparoscopic tools to remove the uterus.
A lumbar disc replacement involves replacing a worn or degenerated disc in the lower part of the spine with an artificial replacement made of metal or a combination of metal and plastic.
Robotic pyeloplasty is a surgery that is done to fix a blockage (obstruction) where the kidney connects to the ureter.
A penile prosthesis is a device implanted with surgery. It helps the penis become erect.
Gastric sleeve surgery is a type of weight-loss surgery. This surgery restricts your food intake, which leads to weight loss. You may lose from 50 to 90 pounds.