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nodes are removed. Removing fewer nodes reduces the risk of long-term side effects after surgery ... are the risks of a sentinel lymph node biopsy? All surgery can have harmful side effects. But when

to see if they are a good candidate for the surgery. In general, SDR is often advised for children ... surgery is done by a neurosurgeon. It's a minimally invasive procedure. In general you can expect ... SDR;cerebral palsy;spine surgery;CP;241

(local or general) Are pregnant or think you may be pregnant Tests before your surgery ... home. Not eat or drink after midnight the night before your surgery, unless your healthcare

*Vaginoplasty Surg After Care ... and the recovery. Vaginoplasty: Surgery and After Care During a vaginoplasty, a vaginal ... decrease certain hormones you are taking, such as estrogen, before and after this surgery. Talk with ... Vaginoplasty After Care;Vaginoplasty;Vaginoplasty Surgery;Male to female gender affirming surgery;61195

stitches (sutures) and bandaged.  After your procedure After surgery, you'll be taken to a ... cardiac device. This sheet tells you what to expect before, during, and after the procedure ... lead extraction;pacemaker repair;implantable cardioverter defibrillator;ICD;cardiac device;pulse generator;pacemaker leads;90540

will be placed over the site. What happens after breast-conserving surgery? In the hospital ... , chemotherapy and radiation are both given after BCS. Why might I need breast-conserving surgery ... P07789;breast-sparing surgery;breast surgery, cancer;lumpectomy;partial mastectomy

Surgery to remove a lung ... . You might need this procedure if a smaller surgery would not be able to remove all of the cancer ... incision will hurt for some time after surgery. Your overall activity may be limited for 1 to 2 months ... surgery to remove a lung;391

, flexible tube (catheter) into the artery. The tube will be gently guided all the way to the site ... all follow-up appointments. You may need regular imaging tests of your aneurysm after the procedure

details about a traditional repair, including what to expect before, during, and after the surgery ... healthcare provider will talk with you about getting ready for surgery. Follow all the instructions ... 88450;gen1057;having hernia surgery traditional repair;having hernia surgery with a traditional ... repair;traditional repair for a hernia;preparation for hernia surgery;preoperative instructions for

few days. You may have some pain at the incision sites after surgery. You can take pain medicines ... Pericardiectomy is a surgery to remove part or all of the sac around the heart. This lets the ... Pericardiectomy;pericardium;chronic constrictive pericarditis;pericardium removal;pericardium surgery;pericardial repair;90561

area of the original thyroid tumor or at another site. Risks of thyroid cancer surgery All ... provider know if you had problems with general or local anesthesia in the past. After your surgery ... thyroid cancer;thyroid cancer surgery;thyroidectomy;near-total thyroidectomy;thyroid cancer neck dissection;thyroid cancer treatment;17673-1

Laminectomy is a type of surgery in which a surgeon removes part or all of the vertebral bone ... need surgery for treatment. Laminectomy is a type of surgery in which a surgeon removes part or all

loose-fitting clothing to wear right after your surgery. Generally, endovenous laser varicose vein ... they look. What are the risks of endovenous laser varicose vein surgery? All surgeries have ... Endovenous Laser Varicose Vein Surgery;28

Follow all directions you are given for not eating or drinking before surgery Follow all other ... surgeon about the details of your surgery. The surgery may take a few hours. In general, here is ... replacement;hip pain;minimally invasive surgery;orthopaedics;osteoarthritis;rheumatoid arthritis;osteonecrosis;hip fracture;hip tumor;90550

removed during a follow-up visit. This is generally scheduled for 2 weeks after surgery. Take a ... bunion surgery. What are the risks of bunion surgery? All surgery has risks. Risks of this kind of ... big toe;bunion;bunion surgery;hallux valgus;p07678

Weight-Loss Surgery: RYGB ... surgery. General anesthesia may also cause breathing problems or other reactions. You may also have leaks ... diarrhea after eating. Narrowing of the sites where intestines are joined (stenosis or ... weight-loss surgery;RYGB;laparoscopic surgery;65

. Signing the form means you understand the surgery. It means you agree to the procedure. Be sure all of ... open surgery during the procedure. After surgery You'll be sent to a recovery room to wake ... cholecystectomy;gs1029b;gen1019;82179;Gall Stone;Gall Stones;gallbladder surgery;chole

anesthesia (local and general) Are pregnant or think you may be pregnant Tests before your surgery ... you are given for not eating or drinking before surgery Follow all other instructions from your ... Meniscal Transplant Surgery;knee surgery;orthopaedics;meniscus;knee injury;90546;meniscus transplant

Hernia Surgery ... . Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after surgery. Hernia Repair Surgery A ... a ride home after surgery. Stop smoking. Smoking affects blood flow and can slow healing ... 87928;gen1054;hernia repair surgery;repair of hernia;hernia surgery;rupture of abdominal wall ... ;gastroenterology issues;procedure to repair hernia;pre-op instructions for hernia surgery;post-op

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