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*Scar Revision Surg ... medicines, and daily aspirin. You may need to stop taking some or all of them before surgery. If ... state like deep sleep during the surgery. With general anesthesia, a tube will be inserted into your ... 41021;scar revision surgery;scar revision;scar removal

*Posterior Tibialis Tendon Surg ... directions you are given for not eating or drinking before surgery Follow all other instructions ... surgery. The procedure may take a couple of hours. In general, you can expect the following: You ... Posterior Tibialis Tendon Surgery;Posterior Tibialis Tendon;ankle fracture;ankle dislocation

your awareness of surgery) and monitors your condition to keep you safe during surgery. You will ... have 1 of 3 kinds of anesthesia during your surgery. Types of Anesthesia Your ... Types of anesthesia;82514;General;general anesthesia;mac;monitored anesthesia care;local anesthesia

*Hernia How Develops ... area in the abdominal wall, often at the belly button, or a site of previous surgery. With time ... ) wall. This is often at the belly button or a site of a past surgery. With time, these tissues can ... navel;reducible hernia;incarcerated intestine;abdominal wall;How a Hernia Develops;87930;strangulated intestine;hernia sac;intestines;hernia

*Thyroid Cancer Surg ... area of the original thyroid tumor or at another site. Risks of thyroid cancer surgery All ... Surgery is often the first and main treatment for most all thyroid cancers. The tissue ... thyroid cancer;thyroid cancer surgery;thyroidectomy;near-total thyroidectomy;thyroid cancer neck dissection;thyroid cancer treatment;17673-1

*Vulvoplasty Surg After Care ... may need to stop taking some or all of these before the surgery. Follow any directions you are ... of this surgery include: Infection Blood collecting at the surgical site (hematoma ... Vulvoplasty After Care;Vulvoplasty;Vulvoplasty Surgery;Male to female gender affirming surgery;61197

. General anesthesia General anesthesia puts your child in a state like deep sleep through surgery ... During surgery, your child will be given some form of anesthesia - medicine given to relieve ... anesthesia;local anesthesia;regional anesthesia;spinal anesthetic;epidural anesthetic;general anesthesia;anesthesiologist;p03013

*Umbilical Hernia Repair Ch ... A hernia is a weakness or tear in the wall of the belly. An umbilical hernia looks like a ... bubble or bulge near your child's bellybutton. Although many umbilical hernias close on their own ... After umbilical hernia repair;hernia;gastroenterology;hernia surgery;hernia postsurgical care;hernia repair recovery;hernia homecare;86480

. When the surgery is done, all tools are removed. Incisions are closed with stitches (sutures ... drive you. Risks of this surgery All surgeries have risks. The risks of gallbladder surgery ... Gallbladder surgery;laparoscope;gallstone surgery;cholecystectomy;gs1035b;gen1021;82185;Having Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy;Gall Stones;chole

*Endoscopic Nasal Surg ... procedure. How do I get ready for endoscopic endonasal surgery? You will be under general anesthesia ... or anesthesia. Follow all directions you are given for not eating or drinking before surgery ... 50;Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery

surgery done. Some typical discomforts include: Nausea and vomiting from general anesthesia ... most often appears as low blood pressure. Bleeding. Blood loss from the site of surgery can ... postoperative discomfort;postoperative pain;postoperative complication;surgery complication;shock

*Open Mitral Valve Replace Surg ... given for not eating or drinking before surgery. Follow all other instructions from your ... stay in the hospital for about 5 days. You may have some pain at the incision site after surgery ... mitral valve;open mitral valve replacement;heart valve surgery;open mitral valve replacement;mitral valve regurgitation;mitral valve insufficiency;90554

*Bowel Surg Proctocolectomy ... This surgery is done to treat diseases of the digestive tract. It removes all of the large ... Permanent Ileostomy This surgery is done to treat diseases of the digestive tract. It removes all of ... 85127;Having bowel surgery: proctocolectomy with permanent ileostomy;proctocolectomy with permanent

*Gastric Restrictive Surg ... surgery may not be able to have laparoscopic surgery. Although not all risks are fully known ... anesthesia. Your healthcare provider will discuss this with you before surgery. Generally, the following ... p07861;Gastric Restrictive Surgery

*Robotic Surg ... , such as mitral valve repair Colorectal surgery, such as removing part or all of the colon or ... rectum Weight-loss (bariatric) surgery Hernia repair Head and neck surgery Orthopedic ... 90905;Understanding Robotic Surgery;robotic surgery;robot-assisted laparoscopy;minimally invasive surgery;robotic tools;surgical care;hyst;hysterectomy

wires are part of an implanted cardiac device. They run from the generator (battery and computer) to ... currently have, as well as any prior surgeries you have had, especially those related to your heart and ... lead extraction;pacemaker repair;implantable cardioverter defibrillator;ICD;cardiac device;pulse generator;pacemaker leads;90540

During surgery, you will be given some form of anesthesia - medication administered for the ... relief of pain and sensation during surgery. The type and dosage of anesthesia is determined by ... anesthesia;local anesthesia;regional anesthesia;spinal anesthetic;epidural anesthetic;general anesthesia;anesthesiologist;p01391

*Skin Graft Surg ... some or all of them before surgery. Follow any directions you’re given for not eating or drinking ... before surgery. Choosing the donor site You and your healthcare provider will discuss what site the ... 41029;skin graft surgery;skin graft

*Surgery Hernia After ... To speed healing after hernia surgery, take an active role in your recovery. These tips can ... help. After Hernia Surgery You can often go home the same day as surgery. If you had surgery ... 82176;gen1017;hernia surgery;After Hernia Surgery

Understanding Inguinal Hernia in Children ... depend on how severe the condition is. Your child will need surgery for an inguinal hernia. The surgery ... pushed back into the belly. Your child needs surgery to treat an inguinal hernia. Next steps ... Inguinal Hernia;p03092