Brain Tumor: Types, Risk Factors, and Symptoms
A brain tumor is a collection, or mass, of abnormal cells in your brain. Your skull, which encloses your brain, is very rigid. Any growth inside such a restricted space can cause problems. Brain tumors can be cancerous (malignant) or
Common Disorders of the Nose and Sinuses
Sinusitis Sinusitis is one of the most common chronic (ongoing) conditions in the United States effecting fifty million Americans, 20% of the nation's population. Sinusitis is often a chronic (ongoing) disease that includes the symptoms of nasal obstruction (difficulty breathing through the nose), nasal
Kidney Transplant: Procedure, Risks, and Complications
What is a kidney transplant? A kidney transplant is a surgical procedure that’s done to treat kidney failure. The kidneys filter waste from the blood and remove it from the body through your urine. They also help maintain your body’s fluid and electrolyte balance.
20 Common Kidney Transplant Questions and Answers
When your kidneys fail, treatment is needed to replace the work your own kidneys can no longer do. There are two types of treatment for kidney failure — dialysis or transplant. Many people feel that a kidney transplant offers more freedom and a better
Laparoscopy: Purpose, Preparation, Procedure, and Recovery
Laparoscopy, also known as diagnostic laparoscopy, is a surgical diagnostic procedure used to examine the organs inside the abdomen. It’s a low-risk, minimally invasive procedure that requires only small incisions. Laparoscopy uses an instrument called a laparoscope to look at the abdominal
Shoulder Replacement: Recovery, What to Expect, Risks, and Procedure
Shoulder replacement surgery involves removing damaged areas of your shoulder and replacing them with artificial parts. The procedure is performed to relieve pain and improve mobility. You might need a shoulder replacement if you have severe arthritis or a fracture in your shoulder joint.
Hip Replacement Surgery: Procedure, Types and Risks
Hip replacement is highly successful surgery in which portions of the hip joint are replaced with prostheses (implants). HSS performs more hip replacements than any other US hospital. Hospital for Special Surgery is ranked the #1 hospital for orthopedics in the
Knee arthroscopy: Benefits, preparation, and recovery
Knee arthroscopy is a procedure that involves a surgeon investigating and correcting problems with a small tool called an arthroscope. It is a less invasive method of surgery used to both diagnose and treat issues in the joints. The arthroscope has
Your TOP IVF Questions – Answered!
As the most commonly performed assisted reproductive technology (ART) used worldwide by couples trying to have a baby, it is not surprising there are lots and lots of questions about in vitro fertilization (IVF)! We’ve selected the top questions asked on-line, to answer: What
Knee Replacement Surgery Procedure and Treatment
What is a knee replacement surgery? Knee replacement, also called knee arthroplasty or total knee replacement, is a surgical procedure to resurface a knee damaged by arthritis. Metal and plastic parts are used to cap the ends of the bones that