cleardot.gif (807 bytes)
 

  Surgical Tutorials

These Surgical Tutorials have been organized as a service to help patients learn more about different types of elective surgery so they can  better appreciate the importance of specific surgical treatments their doctors may recommend.  Links on this site are provided by university medical centers, clinics, physicians and other health care experts.  Information available should be used only as an adjunct to the primary explanation of surgical procedures provided by the patient's own physician.  These links are not to be used as medical advice without the guidance of a licensed, qualified physician.

adrenalsurgery.jpg (1954 bytes)
Purpose of Adrenal Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
A New Procedure
Endoscopic Surgery


Arthroscopy
Knee Arthroscopy
Diagnosis and Treatment of Knee Pain


Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery
Computer-Guided Brain Surgery
Conditions Helped With Brain Surgery
Robotic Brain Surgery


Carotid Endarterectomy
Questions and Answers About Carotid Endarterectomy
Carotid Endarterectomy Update


Endoscopy of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Colonoscopy
Colon Polyps and Colon Cancer


Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Illustration of Surgical Procedure
Photos of Surgical Procedure


Removal of Sebaceous Cyst

Deciding on Pilonidal Cyst Surgery
Non-Surgical Management of an Ovarian Cyst
Surgery on an Ovarian Cyst


Synthetic Bone and Dental Implants

FAQs About Dental Implants


Head and Neck Surgical Procedures
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Ear Surgery
Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
Cochlear Implantation


American Academy of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Cataracts
Refractive Surgery Information
Laser Surgery for Vision Correction
Laser Refractive Surgery
Diagnosing and Treating Eye Diseases
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Around the  Eye
Cosmetic Surgery of the Eyelid


Foot Surgery
Treatment of Rheumatoid Athritis of the Foot and Ankle
Ankle Surgery


Gall Bladder Surgery
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Gallstones
Biliary Tree Disease


Head and Neck Surgery
Head and Neck Surgery for Cancer
Surgery on the Nose


Understanding Heart Valve Disease

Heart Valve Replacement
Valvotomy to Enlarge the Valve Opening
Information on Valve Surgery for Patients


Hip Replacement Surgery
Patient Information on Hip Replacement
Questions and Answers About Hip Replacement


Minimally Invasive Kidney Surgery

Surgical Treatment of Polycystic Kidney Disease
Live Donation is Less Painful
Kidney Transplantation


Kidney Stones
Minimally Invasive Stone Removal
Removing Large Kidney Stones


Total Knee Replacement
Q&As on Knee Replacement


Liver Surgery

Radiofrequency Ablation: Liver Treatment
Corrective Procedure Using a Shunt


What is Lung Reduction

Heart/Lung Transplantation
Information on Video Assisted Lung Surgery


Types of Treatment for Melanoma
Surgical Treatment for Melanoma


Brain Surgery
Gamma Knife Brain Surgery
Robot Assisted Brain Surgery


Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Surgery for Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
Surgery to Reduce Sleep Apnea
Reconstructive Jaw Surgery
Orthodontics and Surgery
Oral Implants and Bone Grafts


Knee, Shoulder, Ankle, Spine, Hand, Elbow, Hip, and Toe Surgery

Comprehensive Orthopedic Surgery Information
Information and Answers on Orthopedic Surgery Procedures
Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Resources and Information

Pacemakers are Needed
Heart Rhythm Disorders
Pacemaker Implantation
Description of Biventricular Pacer for Congestive Heart Failure
Patient Support Forums


Surgical Removal of Pilonidal Cyst

Care After Pilonidal Cyst Surgery


A Personal Experience
Deciding on Pituitary Surgery

FAQS on Pituitary Surgery
Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery


Adenoidectomy and Tonsillectomy
Tonsillectomy


Surgery to Prevent Recurrence
Peptic Ulcer Management
Videoscopic Surgery for Peptic Ulcers


Surgery for Urinary Incontinence in Women

Causes and Treatments for Urinary Incontinence
Questions and Answers About Laparascopic Surgery for Urinary Incontinence in Women


Removal of Varicose Veins

Laser Surgery on Varicose Veins
FAQs on Varicose Veins and Surgical Removal
Varicose Veins and Surgery

amnio.jpg (1628 bytes)
Arnot Ogden Medical Center:   Amniocentesis
Amniocentesis

breast disease.jpg (1716 bytes)
Management of Fibrocystic Breast Diseases
Biopsy of the Breast
The Sally Jobe Breast Network
Fibrocystic Breasts: A Non-Disease
A True Cure
Breast Cancer Surgery
Breast Cancer Treatment Pictures


Breast Augmentation
Facts For Women Considering Breast Augmentation
An Explanation of the Surgery

csection.jpg (1847 bytes)
Trial of Labor or Repeat Cesarean Section:  Which Is Safer?
Cesarean Section Delivery
Cesarean Section Resource Site


Explanation of the D&C Procedure


Hysterectomy: when is it necessary?
Alternatives to Hysterectomy
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy


Mastectomy (Simple - Total & Modified Radical)
Lumpectomy
My experience with breast cancer (illustrated)


Ovarian Cysts
Ovarian Cancer Surgery
Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis
How Ovarian Cancer is Diagnosed


Female Sterilization
Tubal Ligation
Laparoscopic Sterilization


Overview of Prostate Problems
Cancer Research Institute
Cryosurgery of the Prostate

Transurethral Resection of Prostate (TURP)

Anatomical Retropubic Prostatectomy
Laparoscopic Prostatectomy
Prostate Biopsy


All About Vasectomy
No-Scalpel Vasectomy
Vasectomy Reversal 

Answers to Organ Transplant Questions
Organ Donations
FAQs About Transplants


Corneal Transplant Surgery

Cataract Surgery Explained
Help for Patients with Corneal Problems
The Cornea Research Foundation of America
General Transplant Information
Answers to Patients' Questions


Facts About Heart and Heart-Lung Transplants
Heart Transplantation
The Transplant Process
Complications Post-Transplant
New Immunosuppressant Drug Reduces Complications
Clinical Study of Heart Transplantation Rejection
Vanderbilt Heart Transplant Program


Information on Kidney Transplant

University of Maryland Division of Transplantation
Kidney and Pancreas Transplant in Diabetics
Kidney Transplant in Chilldren
Johns Hopkins Transplant Center
Drug Reduces Kidney Transplant Rejections
Patient's Guide to Kidney Transplant Surgery


Liver Transplantation

UCSF Liver Transplant Program
Children's Liver Association for Support Services
A Patient's Life After Liver Transplant


Facts About Heart and Heart-Lung Transplants

Overview of Lung Transplantation
Patient's Information on Lung Transplant Surgery
Success Rates for Lung Transplants
Potential Complications


Scar Revision Surgery
Facial Scar Surgery
Surgical Treatment of Burn Scars
Facial Cosmetic Surgery
Artificial Skin For Burn Victims
Information and Photos on Face Lifts
FAQs About Face Lifting
Repair of Craniofacial Abnormalities in Children
Cosmetic Plastic Surgery in Teenagers
Facial Treatment and Procedures
About Face Lifts and How Long They Last
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Around the Eye
Cosmetic Surgery of the Eyelid


Conditions Treatable With Laser Surgery
Types of Laser Surgery Procedures
Laser Surgery for Vision Correction
Laser Surgery Treatment for Skin Irregularities
Laser Surgery for Glaucoma
Cosmetic Laser Surgery Procedures
Laser Surgery: The Cure for Snoring
Laser Refractive Surgery
Radial Keratotomy to Correct Myopia and Astigmatism

 

 


This page last modified on Saturday January 07, 2012

Notice

For the avoidance of doubt, any person reviewing this site agrees that the information contained is provided only for the purpose of improving communications about a possible medical condition with a qualified, licensed physician during a consultation visit. The site does not contain information on the signs and symptoms of all diseases. A physician is best qualified to assess health status within the context of the clinical files kept for each patient's medical and familial history, age and sex. Only a physician can make a judgment on the significance of the signs and symptoms of a disease. The signs and symptoms included in this site are widely published in the literature and known by physicians to have been associated with specific diseases.


Send comments about this service to: webmaster@offbeatdiagnosis.com
Copyright
© December 2002-October 2011  offbeatdiagnosis.comurhealth2.com helps learn about symptoms headache irregular heartbeat genital itching infections pain to talk to doctor