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abdomen, they may use several small incisions to do laparoscopic or robotic surgery. Or they may use ... enterocele with pelvic organ prolapse;surgery for rectocele;surgery for enterocele;surgery for pelvic organ

system uses robotic arms that the surgeon controls to do the surgery with more precision. It also gives ... (lymphedema). (This is rare.) Increased risk for hernia Talk with your treatment team about the risks

In a Roux-en-Y bypass, part of the stomach is closed off with staples to create a smaller ... intestine that comes in contact with the food you eat. The goal is to limit how much food can be eaten

moves robotic arms to do the surgery. With either of these, it's important to have surgery done by ... the cancer is found in an early stage. You will need to prepare. Work with your healthcare

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

. The surgeon may also use a robot attached to the instruments to assist in a laparoscopic surgery

, high-resolution cameras, computer-assisted and robotic guidance, and real-time X-rays of the spine ... , decompressive laminectomy, and spinal fusion with metal rods and screws. Why might I need

for proctectomy is rectal cancer. After you are diagnosed with rectal cancer, your healthcare team ... outside of the rectum. Any stage of rectal cancer may be treated with some type of proctectomy

The speech centers of the brain help coordinate what a child would like to say. With apraxia ... birth. A child with this condition has trouble making sounds correctly and consistently. Apraxia is a ... apraxia;Developmental Apraxia of Speech;DAS;Developmental Verbal Apraxia;Developmental Verbal

lymph nodes through the laparoscope. Robotic hysterectomy.  This is a lot like laparoscopic ... -assisted hysterectomy. But robotic technology is used to magnify the area and control the surgical tools

precancer or cancer can be safely removed with surgery. Precancer vs. cancer Precancer cells of the ... can be treated with surgery. But different types of surgery may be used. Surgery for precancer

obese and have failed to lose weight through other treatments. Biliopancreatic Diversion with ... diversion with duodenal switch (BPD/DS) is a type of surgery to cause weight loss. It's also known ... biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch;obesity;bariatrics;weight-loss surgery;bariatric surgery;nutritional deficiencies;64

called TORS, or transoral robotic surgery. TORS means the healthcare provider is using small robotic ... chemotherapy and radiation. Your healthcare provider will discuss your treatment plan with you

Here are the steps for using crutches with "step through" for weight-bearing walking. Using ... Crutches with Step Through (Weight Bearing) Place the bottom of your crutches on the ground about one ... A90356; orthopedics; crutch walking; rehabilitation; Step-by-Step: Using Crutches with Step Through (Weight Bearing)

Here are the steps for standing with crutches, when you are able to put weight on your foot ... . Standing with Crutches (Weight Bearing) Place both of your crutches into the hand on the same side as ... A90359; Step-by-Step: Standing with Crutches (Weight Bearing); orthopedics; crutches; rehabilitation

expect with this procedure. Ureteral Stricture Surgery (Ureteroplasty) The ureters are the tubes ... may use a method called robotic laparoscopy. The robotic system gives a 3-D view inside the body. It

Detailed information for travelers with special needs Traveling With Special Needs Traveling ... with special needs requires careful planning. Listed in the directory below are some considerations ... travel with special needs, traveling with children, traveling with chronic condition, traveling ... with diabetes, traveling with HIV, traveling while pregnant, traveling while breastfeeding

Here are the steps for going through a door with crutches. Going Through a Door with Crutches ... slightly open it. Push the door fully open by shoving it with your crutch. Turn to face the doorframe ... A90361; Step-by-Step: Going Through a Door with Crutches; crutches; orthopedics; rehabilitation

Here are the steps for sitting with crutches, when you are able to bear weight on your foot ... . Sitting with Crutches (Weight Bearing) Stand directly in front of a chair with your back facing it ... A90358; Step-by-Step: Sitting with Crutches (Weight Bearing); orthopedics; crutches; rehabilitation

right way for it to work. This video shows you how to use one with a spacer and a mask. For Kids ... : How to Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler with a Spacer and a Mask Hi, I'm April. I have asthma, just like ... metered-dose inhaler; inhaler with spacer and mask; MDI; asthma; asthma medicine; steroid inhaler