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… Orchiectomy for Prostate Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Orchiectomy is the removal of the … causes the tumour to shrink and relieves bone pain. This surgery does not cure prostate cancer, although it may …
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… Leg Amputation On this page: Surgery Overview Surgery Overview The decision to have a limb amputated is … carry out daily activities. Amputations and bypass grafting surgery may be planned at the same time to achieve the best …
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… Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Surgery What is aortic … blood pressure or cholesterol. You may choose to have surgery or a procedure to replace the valve. Some people … replaced. Valve replacement can be done with an open-heart surgery or a minimally invasive procedure. Valve replacement …
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… and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Self-Care Medicines Surgery Other Treatment … infection, or death of tissue in the pancreas. You may need surgery to remove your gallbladder or a part of the pancreas … bile duct. After recovering from pancreatitis, you may have surgery to remove the gallbladder . This surgery often …
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… Ovarian Drilling (Ovarian Diathermy) for PCOS On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Laparoscopic ovarian drilling is a surgical … or a laser is used to destroy parts of the ovaries. This surgery is not commonly used. But it can be an option if you …
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… Treatment Overview Self-Care Getting Support Medicines Surgery Devices and Equipment Condition … is one of the most important treatments. Medicines, surgery, and special equipment such as a walker can also … your child's life. It may help prevent the need for surgery. Medicines. They can help control some of the …
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… Exams and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Surgery Other Treatment … scar tissue in the pelvic area after an infection or surgery, urinary or bowel diseases, and problems with the … hormone treatment for problems related to your periods, or surgery to remove a growth, cyst, or tumour. Or you may get …
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… Lung Transplant for Cystic Fibrosis On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Lung transplant is an option for a few … deceased donor. What To Expect After lung transplant surgery, you will be cared for in the intensive care unit …
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… Vasectomy Reversal On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Vasectomy reversal (vasovasostomy) … a permanent method of birth control. But reversal surgery may let a man father a child after a vasectomy. The …
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… Vertebroplasty On this page: Surgery Overview How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Vertebroplasty (say … at the same time. Talk to your doctor about how this surgery compares with other treatments you might have. …
