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… Ileoanal Anastomosis for Ulcerative Colitis On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It … successful. About 7 or 8 out of 10 people have no problems after surgery. And most people say their quality of life is better after surgery. footnote 1 It is normal to have five to six …
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… Fallopian Tube Procedures for Infertility On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It … to the ovary. But it's common for scar tissue to regrow after a salpingostomy. This can reblock the tube. … and the uterus and into the fallopian tube. What To Expect After open abdominal surgery, you most likely will have a 2- …
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… Hysterectomy for Ovarian Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It … your overall health, and the amount of cancer that remains after surgery. What To Expect Feeling better after surgery takes time. Most women are in the hospital 1 …
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… Hip Fracture Repair (Hip Pinning) On this page: Surgery Overview How It Is Done What To Expect Why It Is … called hip pinning, or internal fixation. What To Expect After surgery to repair a hip fracture, you will spend a few … You will probably stay in the hospital for 2 to 4 days after surgery. Your rehabilitation program (rehab) will …
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… Liver Resection On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It … You will probably stay in the hospital for 5 to 14 days after surgery. You will need to take it easy for 4 to 8 … will return, even if the surgery was successful. Treatment after liver resection may include chemotherapy or radiation …
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… Cervical Spinal Fusion On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It … . When these bones are joined together, it's called fusion. After the joints are fused, they can no longer move. During … called an incision. It leaves a scar that fades with time. After surgery, you will have a short hospital stay. Your …
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… of an allergic reaction to the contrast material. If you breastfeed and are concerned about whether the contrast … on to the baby. But if you are concerned, you can stop breastfeeding for up to 24 hours after the test. During this time, you can give your baby …
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… Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It … 1 to 2 weeks. You most likely can return to light activity after 1 to 2 weeks. Strenuous exercise should wait until after 4 weeks of recovery. Studies have found that people …
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… What is a hysterectomy? A hysterectomy is surgery to take out your uterus. This is the organ in your lower belly where a fetus grows during pregnancy. After a hysterectomy, you won't be able to get pregnant. … Maybe you have a tumour on an ovary or are at high risk for breast or ovarian cancer. You may be able to choose whether …
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… for Obstructive Sleep Apnea On this page: Surgery Overview How Well It Works Risks … The soft palate is the back part of the roof of your mouth. After this tissue is removed, air may move through your … happens when your throat is narrow or blocked by tissue. After surgery, you may breathe more easily or even snore …
