Surgical Procedures A-Z
Learn everything you need to know about your surgery, from beginning to end -- a key to making your decision to have surgery an educated one.
Understanding the Risks of Anesthesia
Before you have surgery, make sure you understand the anesthesia you will be given and the risks involved. Different types of anesthesia have different risks, understanding your personal level of risk is essential when planning surgery.
Before you have surgery, make sure you understand the anesthesia you will be given and the risks involved. Different types of anesthesia have different risks, understanding your personal level of risk is essential when planning surgery.
Who is Giving You Anesthesia During Surgery?
Anesthesia is given by a wide range of medical personnel, including anesthesiologists, CRNAs, anesthesia assistants and doctors of dentistry.
Anesthesia is given by a wide range of medical personnel, including anesthesiologists, CRNAs, anesthesia assistants and doctors of dentistry.
All About Anesthesia
Anesthesia is provided to treat or prevent pain. Learn about the risks of anesthesia, the professionals who provide anesthesia --including anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists -- the reasons why anesthesia is given, and the risks of anesthesia.
Anesthesia is provided to treat or prevent pain. Learn about the risks of anesthesia, the professionals who provide anesthesia --including anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists -- the reasons why anesthesia is given, and the risks of anesthesia.
All About Weight Loss Surgery
Comparing different types of weight loss surgery, the procedures and the expected outcomes.
Comparing different types of weight loss surgery, the procedures and the expected outcomes.
Appendectomy
Learn what to expect when you need to have your appendix removed.
Learn what to expect when you need to have your appendix removed.
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery (CABG)
Are you considering surgery for your coronary artery disease? Learn about this surgery from diagnosis to recovery.
Are you considering surgery for your coronary artery disease? Learn about this surgery from diagnosis to recovery.
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
If you are having trouble with your gallbladder, your physician may recommend surgery. Learn about having your gallbladder removed with the laparoscopic method.
If you are having trouble with your gallbladder, your physician may recommend surgery. Learn about having your gallbladder removed with the laparoscopic method.
The Ten Most Popular Plastic Surgeries
The ten most frequently performed cosmetic surgeries in the United States
The ten most frequently performed cosmetic surgeries in the United States
Understanding Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Roux-en-Y is a type of weight loss surgery that changes the size of the stomach and the amount of food the small intestine can absorb. Roux-en-Y is the most widely performed weight loss surgery and has one of the best long-term outcomes.
Roux-en-Y is a type of weight loss surgery that changes the size of the stomach and the amount of food the small intestine can absorb. Roux-en-Y is the most widely performed weight loss surgery and has one of the best long-term outcomes.
Understanding the Biliopancreatic Diversion Weight Loss Surgeries
Biliopancreatic Diversion (BDP) is a type of weight loss surgery that decreases stomach size and the body's ability to absorb nutrients. It is one of the most successful surgeries long term.
Biliopancreatic Diversion (BDP) is a type of weight loss surgery that decreases stomach size and the body's ability to absorb nutrients. It is one of the most successful surgeries long term.
Understanding the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Weight Loss Surgery
The vertical sleeve gastrectomy is a weight loss surgery typically performed on patients who cannot qualify for more standard weight loss surgeries due to weight or intestinal issues.
The vertical sleeve gastrectomy is a weight loss surgery typically performed on patients who cannot qualify for more standard weight loss surgeries due to weight or intestinal issues.
Vertical Banded Gastroplasty Weight Loss Surgery (VBG)
Vertical banded gastroplasty is a type of weight loss surgery that works by reducing the size of the stomach and placing a band to decrease the speed at which food exits the stomach.
Vertical banded gastroplasty is a type of weight loss surgery that works by reducing the size of the stomach and placing a band to decrease the speed at which food exits the stomach.
What Is a Hysterectomy? Uterine Surgery Explained
What is a hysterectomy and why do you need one? Is a hysterectomy optional or is it necessary?
What is a hysterectomy and why do you need one? Is a hysterectomy optional or is it necessary?
What Is Adjustable Gastric Banding Surgery?
Adjustable gastric banding (lap-band)explained in detail, the procedure, typical outcomes and risks.
Adjustable gastric banding (lap-band)explained in detail, the procedure, typical outcomes and risks.
What to Expect From Emergency Surgery
Surgery is not always something you can prepare for. Injuries and illness can happen when you least expect it. Find out what to expect when you need emergency surgery.
Surgery is not always something you can prepare for. Injuries and illness can happen when you least expect it. Find out what to expect when you need emergency surgery.