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… Meniscus Tear: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … Surgery to repair a tear may help you reduce the risk of other joint problems, such as osteoarthritis . …
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… Fertility Problems: Should I Be Tested? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … The tests may involve cutting or poking, and they have risks, such as cramping or infection. Tests can't always …
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… Nearsightedness: Should I Have Laser Surgery? Decision Point You may want to … consider 20/40 vision a successful result. What are the risks of surgery? Side effects and problems from surgery may … disease. You are younger than 18. You are pregnant or breastfeeding. During pregnancy, women can have temporary …
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… Tennis Elbow: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … problem and which method the doctor prefers. What are the risks of tennis elbow surgery? Tennis elbow surgery has some …
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… Sleep Apnea: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … is usually involved? What are the benefits? What are the risks and side effects? Have surgery for sleep apnea Have …
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… Umbilical Hernia: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … of the time, a surgeon can fix this. This surgery has few risks. A synthetic patch or mesh may be used to repair your …
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… Enlarged Prostate: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … are less likely to notice a big change. What are the risks and side effects of surgery? TURP has possible side …
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… Colorectal Cancer Test Recommendations On this page: Overview Overview Your risk for colorectal cancer gets higher as you get older. If … your risk and when to start and stop screening. You may have one of several tests. People who have an increased risk …
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… Inguinal Hernia: Should I Have Surgery Now, or Should I Wait? Decision Point You may … need surgery to repair a hernia because of the increased risk of incarceration and strangulation . Key points to …
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… removing the ovaries during hysterectomy is to lower the risk of ovarian cancer and breast cancer. If you are at high risk, surgery can lower …
