Surgical Procedures
Labia Reduction
Labia reduction may be utilized in cases of abnormally large or asymmetrical labia.
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Laminectomy
During a laminectomy, parts of disc and/or bone are removed in order to widen the spinal canal. This....
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Laminotomy
During a laminotomy, parts of disc and/or bone are removed in order to widen the spinal canal. This ....
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Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Surgery (LE...
A minimally invasive procedure, laparoendoscopic single-site surgery involves a single retroperitone....
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Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Surgery for...
A minimally invasive procedure, laparoendoscopic single-site surgery for adrenal gland removal invol....
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Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Surgery for...
A minimally invasive procedure, laparoendoscopic single-site surgery for gallbladder removal involve....
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Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Surgery for...
A minimally invasive procedure, laparoendoscopic single-site surgery for kidney removal involves a s....
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Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Surgery for...
A minimally invasive procedure, laparoendoscopic single-site surgery for repair of the ureteropelvic....
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Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding
During laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, an adjustable band is placed around the upper part o....
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Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
During a laparoscopic adrenalectomy, one or both adrenal glands are removed. This procedure is perfo....
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Laparoscopic Appendectomy
During a laparoscopic appendectomy, the appendix is removed from the abdominal cavity. This procedur....
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Laparoscopic Bilateral Adrenalectomy
During laparoscopic bilateral adrenalectomy, both adrenal glands are removed. This procedure is perf....
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Laparoscopic Bilateral Oophorectomy
During laparoscopic bilateral oophorectomy, both ovaries are removed. This procedure is performed wi....
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Laparoscopic Bilateral Salpingectomy
During laparoscopic bilateral salpingectomy, both fallopian tubes are removed. This procedure is per....
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Laparoscopic Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorec...
Laparoscopic bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy involves the removal of both fallopian tubes and the ov....
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Laparoscopic Bilateral Salpingostomy
During laparoscopic bilateral salpingostomy, an ectopic pregnancy or other type of blockage is remov....
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Laparoscopic Biliopancreatic Diversion
A minimally invasive procedure, laparoscopic biliopancreatic diversion involves removing 70 percent ....
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Laparoscopic Burch Procedure for Bladder...
Laparoscopic Burch procedure for bladder neck suspension involves securing the neck of the bladder t....
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Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy involves the removal of the gallbladder. This procedure is performed wi....
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Laparoscopic Cholecystostomy
Laparoscopic cholecystostomy involves the creation of an opening from the gallbladder to the outside....
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Laparoscopic Choledochal Cyst Excision
Laparoscopic choledochal cyst excision involves the removal of a choledochal cyst that causes the he....
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Laparoscopic Choledochojejunostomy
Laparoscopic choledochojejunostomy involves the creation of a new connection from the common bile du....
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Laparoscopic Colectomy
A laparoscopic colectomy involves the removal of the colon. This procedure is performed with a minim....
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Laparoscopic Colostomy
A minimally invasive bowel diversion surgery, a laparoscopic colostomy is performed after the remova....
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Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploratio...
Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration involves the removal of stones that have blocked the bile ....
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Laparoscopic Cystduodenostomy
A laparoscopic cystduodenostomy involves the creation of a connection between a pancreatic cyst and ....
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Laparoscopic Cystectomy
A laparoscopic cystectomy involves the removal of the bladder and the construction of a new bladder.....
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Laparoscopic Cystgastrostomy
A laparoscopic cystgastrostomy involves the creation of a connection between a pancreatic cyst and t....
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Laparoscopic Cystjejunostomy
A laparoscopic cystjejunostomy involves the creation of a connection between a pancreatic cyst and t....
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Laparoscopic Cystoprostatectomy
A laparoscopic cystoprostatectomy involves the removal of the prostate gland and the bladder. A new ....
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Laparoscopic Distal Pancreatectomy
Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy involves the removal of the end of the pancreas. This procedure i....
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Laparoscopic Distal Subtotal Gastrectomy...
A laparoscopic distal subtotal gastrectomy involves the removal of the part of the stomach located c....
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Laparoscopic Duodenal Switch
During laparoscopic duodenal switch, the stomach is cut vertically, leaving a narrow column leading ....
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Laparoscopic Enterolysis
During laparoscopic enterolysis, intestinal adhesions are cut apart. This procedure is performed wit....
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Laparoscopic Esophageal Resection
Laparoscopic esophageal resection involves the removal of most of the esophagus. The stomach is pull....
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Laparoscopic Esophagogastrectomy
A laparoscopic esophagogastrectomy involves the removal of most or all of the esophagus and part of ....
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Laparoscopic Fundoplication
During laparoscopic fundoplication, a portion of the stomach is wrapped around the bottom of the eso....
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Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic gallbladder removal involves the removal of the gallbladder. This procedure is performe....
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Laparoscopic Gastrectomy
A minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopic gastrectomy is performed to remove part or all of the sto....
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Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery involves stapling the stomach in order to create a small pouch. ....
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Laparoscopic Gastroduodenostomy
Laparoscopic gastroduodenostomy involves the creation of a new connection between the stomach and du....
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Laparoscopic Gastrostomy
Laparoscopic gastrostomy involves the insertion of a feeding tube through the skin and into the stom....
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Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy
Laparoscopic Heller myotomy involves the weakening of the muscle at the junction of the stomach and ....
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Laparoscopic Hemicolectomy
Laparoscopic hemicolectomy involves the removal of the right or left half of the colon. This procedu....
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Laparoscopic Ileostomy
During laparoscopic ileostomy, the ileum (the last part of the small intestine) is connected to the ....
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Laparoscopic Inguinal-Femoral Hernia Rep...
During laparoscopic inguinal-femoral hernia repair, the hernia sac is repaired or pushed back into t....
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Laparoscopic Kidney Cyst Decortication
A minimally invasive procedure, laparoscopic kidney cyst decortication is the process of draining la....
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Laparoscopic Left Lateral Segmentectomy
During laparoscopic left lateral segmentectomy, the left lateral segment of the liver is removed. Th....
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Laparoscopic Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz P...
During laparoscopic Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz procedure for bladder neck suspension, the neck of the....
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Laparoscopic Meniscectomy
During laparoscopic meniscectomy, a torn or damaged meniscus cartilage of the knee is repaired. This....
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Laparoscopic Myomectomy
During laparoscopic myomectomy, fibroids are removed from the uterus. This procedure is performed wi....
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Laparoscopic Nephroureterectomy
During laparoscopic nephroureterectomy, a kidney and ureter are removed. This procedure is performed....
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Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
During laparoscopic oophorectomy, one or both ovaries are removed. This procedure is performed with ....
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Laparoscopic Pancreatic Pseudocyst Drain...
During laparoscopic pancreatic pseudocyst drainage, fluid from symptomatic pseudocysts is removed. T....
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Laparoscopic Partial Colectomy
A minimally invasive procedure, laparoscopic partial colectomy is performed to remove part of the co....
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Laparoscopic Partial Thyroidectomy
During laparoscopic partial thyroidectomy, the diseased part of the thyroid gland is removed. This p....
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Laparoscopic Proctocolectomy
During a laparoscopic proctocolectomy, the rectum and colon are removed. This procedure is performed....
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Laparoscopic Prophylactic Oophorectomy
During laparoscopic prophylactic oophorectomy, the ovaries are removed in order to reduce the risk o....
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Laparoscopic Prostatectomy
During a laparoscopic prostatectomy, the prostate gland is removed. This procedure is performed with....
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Laparoscopic Proximal Subtotal Gastrecto...
During laparoscopic proximal subtotal gastrectomy, the part of the stomach closest to the esophagus ....
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Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty
During laparoscopic pyeloplasty, the ureter is repaired. This procedure is performed with a minimall....
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Laparoscopic Pyloroplasty
During laparoscopic pyloroplasty, the pylorus (muscular valve located between the stomach and duoden....
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Laparoscopic Radical Cystoprostatectomy
During a laparoscopic radical cystoprostatectomy, the prostate gland, bladder, and seminal vesicles ....
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Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
During a laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, the prostate gland and seminal vesicles are removed. Th....
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Laparoscopic Rectal Prolapse Surgery
During laparoscopic rectal prolapse surgery, rectal prolapse (slipping of the rectum through the anu....
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Laparoscopic Repair of Perforated Duoden...
During laparoscopic repair of perforated duodenal ulcer, a perforated ulcer in the lining of the duo....
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Laparoscopic Retrograde Cholecystectomy
During laparoscopic repair of perforated duodenal ulcer, a perforated ulcer in the lining of the duo....
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Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
During laparoscopic salpingectomy, a fallopian tube is removed. This procedure is performed with a m....
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Laparoscopic Salpingo-Oophorectomy
During laparoscopic salpingo-oophorectomy, one or both fallopian tubes and ovaries are removed. This....
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Laparoscopic Salpingostomy
During laparoscopic salpingostomy, an ectopic pregnancy or blockage is removed from one or both fall....
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Laparoscopic Small Intestine Partial Res...
During laparoscopic small intestine partial resection, one or more sections of the small intestine a....
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Laparoscopic Spigelian Hernia Repair
During laparoscopic spigelian hernia repair, the hernia sac is repaired or pushed back into the abdo....
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Laparoscopic Splenectomy
During laparoscopic splenectomy, the spleen is removed. This procedure is performed with a minimally....
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Laparoscopic Thyroid Lobectomy
During laparoscopic thyroid lobectomy, approximately one quarter of the thyroid gland is removed. Th....
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Laparoscopic Thyroidectomy
A minimally invasive procedure, laparoscopic thyroidectomy is the removal of the thyroid gland. A la....
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Laparoscopic Tubal Ligation
During laparoscopic tubal ligation, the fallopian tubes are tied off or blocked in order to prevent ....
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Laparoscopic Umbilical Hernia Repair
During laparoscopic umbilical hernia repair, the hernia sac is repaired or pushed back into the abdo....
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Laparoscopic Unilateral Oophorectomy
Laparoscopic unilateral oophorectomy involves the removal of one ovary. This procedure is performed ....
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Laparoscopic Unilateral Salpingectomy
During laparoscopic unilateral salpingectomy, one or two fallopian tubes are removed. This procedure....
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Laparoscopic Unilateral Salpingo-Oophore...
During laparoscopic unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, a single fallopian tube and ovary is removed. ....
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Laparoscopic Unilateral Salpingostomy
During laparoscopic unilateral salpingostomy, an ectopic pregnancy or other blockage is removed from....
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Laparoscopic Vagotomy
During laparoscopic vagotomy, part of the vagus nerve in the esophagus is removed. This procedure is....
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Laparoscopic Vertical Banded Gastroplast...
During laparoscopic vertical banded gastroplasty, the top of the stomach is stapled in order to crea....
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Laparoscopic Vesicoureteral Reflux Repai...
During laparoscopic vesicoureteral reflux repair, the ureter that empties to the bladder is repaired....
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Laparoscopic Wedge Resection of the Live...
Laparoscopic wedge resection of the liver involves the removal of a surface tumor and a large amount....
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Laparoscopic Whipple Operation
During the laparoscopic Whipple operation, the head of the pancreas is removed, along with part of t....
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Laparoscopic-Assisted Endorectal Colon P...
Laparoscopic-assisted endorectal colon pull-through involves cutting away the part of the colon that....
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Laparoscopic-Assisted Pull-Through Proce...
During laparoscopic-assisted pull-through procedure for imperforate anus, the rectum is brought to a....
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Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hyster...
During laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy, the cervix and uterus are removed. This proce....
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Laparotomy
A laparotomy is a procedure that involves making an abdominal incision so that the abdominal cavity ....
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Laryngopharyngectomy
During a laryngopharyngectomy, the larynx and pharynx are removed. A tracheostomy is used so that th....
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Laryngoscopy
During laryngoscopy, an endoscopic visualization of the larynx is performed in order to diagnose and....
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Laryngotracheoplasty
During laryngotracheoplasty, a surgical incision is made in the cricoid cartilage in the neck in ord....
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Laser Bronchoscopy
During laser bronchoscopy, tumors of the airway are ablated with the use of thermal energy from a ga....
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Laser Cyclophotocoagulation
During laser cyclophotocoagulation, a neodymium:YAG laser is used to destroy part of the ciliary bod....
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Laser Midline Glossectomy
During laser midline glossectomy, the size of the tongue through the midline is reduced. In some cas....
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Laser Peripheral Iridotomy
During laser peripheral iridotomy, laser technology is used to create a small hole in the iris that ....
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Laser Skin Resurfacing
During laser skin resurfacing, laser technology is used to smooth out the surface of the skin.
Lase....
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Le Fort I Osteotomy
A bone surgery, Le Fort I osteotomy involves realigning or strengthening the upper jaw, usually to b....
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Le Fort II Osteotomy
A bone surgery, Le Fort II osteotomy involves moving the nose and upper jaw together in order to ali....
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Le Fort III Osteotomy
A bone surgery, Le Fort III osteotomy involves moving the nose, cheek bones and upper jaw together i....
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Left Lateral Segmentectomy
During left lateral segmentectomy, the left lateral segment of the liver is removed.
Left lateral s....
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Left Subclavian Flap Angioplasty for Aor...
Left subclavian flap angioplasty for aortic coarctation involves widening the narrowed section of th....
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Left Ventricular Aneurysmectomy
During left ventricular aneurysmectomy, dead and scarred tissue and/or an aneurysm in the left ventr....
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Left Ventricular Assist Device Placement...
During left ventricular assist device placement, a battery-operated machine is connected to the left....
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Leg Amputation
The leg is amputated due to injury or serious disease. Some of the conditions that may be treated wi....
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Leg Fasciotomy
Leg fasciotomy involves cutting open the soft tissue of the leg and removing diseased tissue. The wo....
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Leg Lengthening
Leg lengthening involves gradually lengthening the leg over the span of several months. This process....
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Limb Shortening
Limb shortening involves the shortening of one limb that is longer than its opposite limb. When perf....
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Lingual Frenectomy
During lingual frenectomy, the lingual frenulum is detached and removed. The lingual frenulum is the....
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Lingualplasty
During lingualplasty, the size of the tongue is reduced laterally and through the midline. In some c....
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Lip Augmentation with Implants
Lip augmentation with implants involves reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines around th....
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Lip Augmentation with Injectable Fillers...
Lip augmentation with injectable fillers is a type of plastic surgery that reduces the appearance of....
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Lip Reduction
During lip reduction, large and protruding lips are reduced by removing a strip of tissue from one o....
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Liposuction
Liposuction consists of the removal of fat deposits that are located under the skin. The procedure c....
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Liposuction Labiaplasty
Liposuction labiaplasty involves removing extra fatty tissue from the labia.
Liposuction labiaplas....
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Liver Biopsy
During a liver biopsy, a small amount of tissue from the liver is removed for further examination an....
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Liver Resection
During liver resection, a portion of the liver is removed through a large incision in the abdomen.
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Liver Transplant
During a liver transplant, a damaged or diseased liver is removed and then replaced with a healthy l....
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Living Donor Liver Transplant
A living donor liver transplant may be performed in cases of hemochromatosis, cystic fibrosis, liver....
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Local Transanal Resection
During local transanal resection, a small stage rectal tumor and some surrounding tissue is cut out.....
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Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
Loop electrosurgical excision procedure involves the removal of abnormal layers of tissue from the c....
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Low Anterior Resection
A lower abdominal surgery, low anterior resection involves cutting out the upper part of the rectum ....
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Low Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Cervical...
An internal radiation therapy, low dose rate brachytherapy for cervical cancer involves the use of r....
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Low Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Colorect...
An internal radiation therapy, low dose rate brachytherapy for colorectal cancer involves the use of....
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Low Dose Rate Brachytherapy for Prostate...
An internal radiation therapy, low dose rate brachytherapy for prostate cancer involves implanting r....
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Lumbar Discectomy
Lumbar discectomy involves the removal of a herniated disc from the lower spine. This procedure is p....
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Lumbar Drain Placement
A minor procedure, lumbar drain placement involves placing a needle into the subarachnoid space in t....
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Lumbar Laminectomy
During a lumbar laminectomy, parts of bone and/or disc are removed in order to widen the spinal cana....
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Lumbar Laminotomy
During a lumbar laminotomy, parts of bone and/or disc are removed in order to widen the spinal canal....
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Lumbar Puncture
During a lumbar puncture, a needle is placed into the subarachnoid space of the spinal column. .
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Lumbar Spine Fusion
During lumbar spine fusion, two or more vertebrae located in the spine’s lumbar region are linked ....
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Lumbar Sympathectomy
During a lumbar sympathectomy, the lumbar sympathetic nerves responsible for blood flow to lower ext....
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Lumpectomy
During a lumpectomy, a cancerous tumor and a margin of healthy tissue are removed from the breast. A....
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Lung Biopsy
During a lung biopsy, a small amount of lung tissue is removed so that it can be examined and tested....
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Lung Transplant
A lung transplant involves the removal of a diseased lung and its replacement with a healthy lung. T....
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Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
During lung volume reduction surgery, approximately 30 percent of both lungs are removed..
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