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… PRK and LASEK for Farsightedness On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and laser … on an outpatient basis in a surgeon's office or same-day surgery centre. With PRK, surface skin cells of the cornea …
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… Cystectomy On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Cystectomy is the surgical removal of all … tubes, and part of the vagina are also removed. The surgery is done through a cut (incision) the doctor makes in …
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… Repair of Rectocele or Enterocele On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview A rectocele occurs when the end of the … become damaged by labour, childbirth, or a previous pelvic surgery or if the muscles are weakened by aging. A rectocele …
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… Bullectomy for COPD On this page: Surgery Overview Surgery Overview Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease … If there are many bullae spread throughout the lungs, surgery is not likely to be helpful. In this case, other …
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… Transurethral Prostatectomy for Prostatitis On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect After Surgery Why It Is Used How Well It Works Risks What To Think About Surgery Overview This procedure involves removal of part of …
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… Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Surgery What is pelvic … staying at a healthy weight. You can also try a pessary . Surgery may also be an option. Health Tools Health Tools … many health problems. Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Should I Have Surgery? Cause Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when the muscles …
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… Maze Procedure On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview The maze procedure is a surgical treatment … cuts in the chest. Or it may be done during open-heart surgery. The maze procedure may be done if a person is …
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… Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty for Snoring On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) is a … What To Expect It takes about 3 weeks to recover from surgery. It may be very difficult to swallow during this …
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… to Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Surgery What … it up on pillows. It may also include physiotherapy and surgery. Your treatment depends on the type of tear, where … Test (MRI or Arthroscopy)? Meniscus Tear: Should I Have Surgery? Actionsets are designed to help people take an …
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… Gingivectomy for Gum Disease On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview You may need surgery for severe gum disease ( periodontitis ) if it …