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*Myomectomy Robot Assist ... not cancer. The surgery is done with special tools and a robotic controller. What to tell your ... Robotic-assisted myomectomy is a type of surgery. It's done to remove growths in a women's ... 90575;Robotic-Assisted Myomectomy;fibroidectomy;gynecology;fibroid tumor;uterus;robotic controller;gynecological surgery;leiomyoma;myoma;menopause

*Surg Site Prevent Infection ... Surgical Site Infection Prevent ... : Handwashing.  Before the surgery, your surgeon and all surgery staff scrub their hands and arms with ... these infections. Preventing a Surgical Site Infection A risk of any surgery is an infection ... 89221;Preventing Surgical Site Infections;surgical site infections, prevention;infection, surgical ... site, prevention;surgical site infections, causes, surgical site infections, risk factors;surgical

Cystectomy with Incontinent Urinary Diversion in Men Total cystectomy is surgery to remove the ... with sexual function, including the ability to get or keep an erection. It can also cause infertility ... 41105;total cystectomy with incontinent urinary diversion in men

prolapse. The surgery is done with special tools and a robotic controller. Having Robotic-Assisted ... prolapse. The surgery is done with special tools and a robotic controller. What to tell your ... 90576;Robotic-Assisted Sacrocolpopexy;RASC;pelvic organ prolapse;robotic controller;gynecological surgery

prolapse. The surgery is done with special tools and a robotic controller. Understanding Robotic ... repair pelvic organ prolapse. The surgery is done with special tools and a robotic controller. What ... Robotic-Assisted Sacrocolpopexy;RASC;pelvic organ prolapse;robotic controller;gynecological surgery;90401

robot-assisted surgery. Risks of surgery for endometrial cancer All surgery has risks. The risks ... . After you've discussed all the details with the surgeon, you'll sign a consent form. This form says ... endometrial cancer;surgery for endometrial cancer;hysterectomy for endometrial cancer;17133-1

use it when your doctor says it’s OK to put your foot down between steps. How to Walk with a ... when you need to keep all weight off one leg, and how to use it when your doctor says it's OK to put ... walker; leg injury; knee injury; ankle injury; foot injury; walking with a walker; knee surgery ... ; ankle surgery; hip surgery; foot surgery; weight-bearing; non-weight-bearing; walker safety; using a walker

Communication with Dementia Patients Dementia makes it harder for your loved one to understand and be ... put on your coat. Now put on your hat.” Be patient People with dementia often lose their short ... 88907;communicating with dementia patients;communication with dementia;patients with dementia, communicating

treat this problem. With this surgery, the ureter is freed from the tissue that is pressing on it ... . When the surgery is done, all tools are removed. Any incisions are closed with stitches or staples

all types of spine surgery can be done with MISS. And not all hospitals or other surgery facilities ... Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) is surgery on the bones of your spine (backbone). It ... 135, 350;MISS;spine;backbone;endoscopic spine surgery

the surgery or the anesthesia. After you have discussed all the details with the surgeon, you will ... Surgery is the main treatment for uterine sarcoma. The goal is to remove all of the cancer ... uterine sarcoma;surgery for uterine sarcoma;uterine sarcoma and hysterectomy;uterine sarcoma and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy

healthcare team will talk with you about the surgery choices that are best for you. You may want to bring ... can do the surgery after you've discussed all the details with the surgeon. You’ll also meet the ... cervical cancer;surgery for cervical cancer;17236-1

healthcare provider will talk with you about getting ready for surgery. Follow all the instructions ... surgery. Stop smoking. Smoking affects blood flow. It can slow healing. Gently wash the ... 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

Arthroscopic Surgery ... oxygen level during the surgery. The skin over the surgical site will be cleaned with an ... provider to advise an arthroscopy. What are the risks of arthroscopy? All surgery has risks. The

Surgery for Vaginal Cancer ... surgery is used to take out all of the cancer, along with an edge (margin) of healthy tissue around ... the surgery choices that are best for you. You may want to bring a family member or close friend with ... vaginal cancer;surgery for vaginal cancer;19538-1

breast shape and restore its appearance. Mastectomy with Reconstruction Mastectomy is surgery to ... all of them before surgery. Quit smoking. Smoking makes it harder for you to heal. Ask your ... 41277;mastectomy with reconstruction

*Beating Heart Surgery ... . Some surgeons use robot-controlled arms to do the surgery. Talk with your surgeon about the risks ... have some pain at the incision site after surgery. You can take pain medicines to help relieve it ... Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery;CABG;coronary artery blockage;beating heart surgery;heart surgery;coronary bypass;90558

Instructions for Surgery for Cancer of the Colon and Rectum You have been diagnosed with cancer of ... affected part of the colon (partial colectomy) is removed. The goal with surgery for rectal cancer is to

Valve Replacement (TAVR) You have just had surgery to replace your aortic valve with a new ... , or between your ribs. All of these methods are considered less invasive than open heart surgery ... 90094;TAVR;aortic valve replacement;heart valve surgery;transcatheter aortic valve replacement

Proctectomy is a surgery that removes all or part of the rectum. Sometimes the anal opening is ... removed, too. This surgery can be done at all stages of rectal cancer. Read on to learn more