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- Heart disease - angioplasty and stent procedures (video)
People with coronary heart disease talk about the medical procedures that followed their heart attack and diagnosis.
- Appendectomy
An appendectomy is usually carried out on an emergency basis to treat appendicitis.
- Laparotomy
A laparotomy is a surgical incision into the abdominal cavity used to examine the abdominal organs and aid diagnosis.
- Craniotomy
A craniotomy is an operation to open the skull (cranium) in order to access the brain for surgical repair.
- Endoscopy
An endoscope or fibrescope is a long, usually flexible tube with a lens at one end and a video camera at the other.
- Tracheostomy
A tracheostomy is a surgical procedure that involves making a cut in the trachea (windpipe) and inserting a tube into the opening.
- Brain surgery
Brain surgery is performed for a number of reasons, including alterations in brain tissue, brain blood flow and cerebrospinal fluid.
- Laminectomy
A laminectomy is a surgical incision into the vertebra to obtain access to the spinal cord.
- Myomectomy
A myomectomy is an operation performed to remove fibroids from the uterus.
- Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) - for benign prostate disease
Surgery on the prostate gland can have many side effects, including erectile problems and urinary incontinence.