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*Colorectal Cancer Proctectomy ... removed, too. This surgery can be done at all stages of rectal cancer. Read on to learn more ... Proctectomy is a surgery that removes all or part of the rectum. Sometimes the anal opening is ... colorectal cancer;16256;proctectomy

hospital can do robotic surgery. Radical prostatectomy with retropubic approach An incision is made ... surgery is done using a robotic system. The surgeon moves the robotic arms while sitting at a

robot-assisted surgery. Risks of surgery for endometrial cancer All surgery has risks. The risks ... Surgery is the main treatment for endometrial cancer. The goal of surgery is to remove all ... endometrial cancer;surgery for endometrial cancer;hysterectomy for endometrial cancer;17133-1

*Cancer Ovarian Dc ... follow any instructions from your cancer treatment team. Home care after surgery Here’s what to ... do at home after surgery for ovarian cancer: Activity Ask others to help with chores and ... discharge instructions for ovarian cancer;ovary;oncology;gynecology;86293;ovarian cancer treatment ... ;complete hysterectomy;uterus removal;fallopian tube removal;ovary removal;ovarian cancer

water. Then gently pat it dry with a towel. Follow all instructions about caring for the dressing ... You had a gastrectomy. During this surgery, some or all of your stomach was removed. As you ... discharge instructions for gastrectomy;stomach surgery;gastroenterology;stomach cancer;oncology;gastrectomy postsurgical care;gastrectomy recovery;86343

*Oncology Team Pediatric ... advanced training to care for children with cancer. They may help the doctor manage your child’s symptoms ... will help you and your child cope with cancer and its treatment. They can also answer your ... 40339;cancer in children, your child's health care team;child cancer, health care team;pediatric cancer, health care team

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a type of brain cancer tumor. Treatment is often done with ... the glial cells, which are part of the tissues that support the brain. GBM is treated with surgery ... Glioblastoma multiforme;GBM;brain tumor;brain cancer;oncology;neurosurgery;neury-oncology;astrocytoma;atrocytes;90383

Understanding Surgical Site Infections ... they occur on the part of the body where the surgery took place. Surgical Site Infections Your ... surgery. The CDC describes three types of surgical site infections: Superficial incisional SSI ... infection;wound care;surgical site infection;superficial incisional SSI;deep incisional SSI;organ SSI;space SSI;144

treatment of cancer and other diseases with radiation. Therapeutic Radiology Overview Therapeutic ... radiology is also called radiation oncology or radiation therapy. It's the treatment of cancer and ... therapeutic radiology;radiation oncology;external beam therapy;brachytherapy;p09513

prolapse. The surgery is done with special tools and a robotic controller. Having Robotic-Assisted ... prolapse. The surgery is done with special tools and a robotic controller. What to tell your ... 90576;Robotic-Assisted Sacrocolpopexy;RASC;pelvic organ prolapse;robotic controller;gynecological surgery

Understanding Surgery to Treat Cancer ... Cancer Surgery is used in several ways to help people with cancer. It may provide the best chance to ... surgery can help people with cancer. Some surgeries are used along with other types of treatment. They ... cancer treatment surgery;cancer surgery types;cancer surgery risks and side effects;anesthesia and ... cancer surgery;informed consent;anesthesia types;anesthesiologist;p07356

*Oral Cancer Transoral Resection ... Transoral resection is surgery to help control or cure oral cancer. During surgery, an oral ... . Transoral Resection for Oral Cancer Transoral resection is surgery to help control or cure ... 41055;transoral resection for oral cancer;transoral resection;oral cancer treatment

There are many treatments for prostate cancer. Your healthcare provider will talk with you about the ... effects and risks. Keep in mind: Not all prostate cancers need to be treated. That’s often the case ... Prostate Cancer Treatment: Your Options; prostate cancer

*Cancer Thyroid Dc ... After Surgery for Cancer of the Thyroid You've been diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Your thyroid ... . The most common treatment for thyroid cancer is surgery to take out some or all of the thyroid ... endocrinology;oncology;thyroidectomy;86296;thyroid cancer treatment;discharge instructions for thyroid cancer

Ureteral Stricture Surgery ... expect with this procedure. Ureteral Stricture Surgery (Ureteroplasty) The ureters are the tubes ... or surgery. Or because of a health problem, such as endometriosis or cancer. Scar tissue narrows the ... 41077;ureteral stricture surgery (ureteroplasty);ureteroplasty;ureteral stricture surgery

recovery after surgery. Your surgeon may have done this procedure using a surgical robot. This is ... commonly called robotic surgery. Robotic surgery also uses several small incisions. Recovery is ... discharge instructions for laparoscopic hysterectomy;gynecology;hysterectomy surgery;postsurgical hysterectomy;hysterectomy recovery;women's health 86406;86406

*Cancer Retreats ... Many people with cancer benefit from taking a break from their condition from time to time ... Cancer is a difficult diagnosis to deal with, whether it's you or a loved one facing the condition. You ... cancer;cancer treatment;coping with cancer;23400-1

*Cancer Uterus Surg Dc ... Surgery is the most common treatment for both types of uterine cancer: endometrial carcinoma ... after surgery. Discharge Instructions: Surgery for Cancer of the Uterus Surgery is the most ... 86297;discharge instructions for uterine cancer;uterus;gynecology;oncology;uterine cancer treatment

When You're Newly Diagnosed with Malignant Mesothelioma ... (oncologic surgeon).  This provider uses surgery to treat cancer. Medical oncologist.  This ... with a counselor. Working with your healthcare team Depending on where your cancer is, you

Surgery is the main treatment for uterine sarcoma. The goal is to remove all of the cancer ... the surgery or the anesthesia. After you have discussed all the details with the surgeon, you will ... uterine sarcoma;surgery for uterine sarcoma;uterine sarcoma and hysterectomy;uterine sarcoma and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy