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Stereotactic radiosurgery - Overview
University of Maryland — Stereotactic radiosurgery is a form of radiation therapy that focuses high-powered x-rays onto a small area. Despite its name, it is not considered a surgical procedure. Stereotactic radiosurgery is a form of radiation therapy. Regular radiation ...More…
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Vasectomy - Overview
University of Maryland — A vasectomy is surgery to cut the vas deferens, the tubes that carry a manâ ' s sperm from his scrotum to his urethra. The urethra is the tube that carries sperm and urine out of the penis. After a vasectomy, sperm cannot move out of the testes. ...More…
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Tubal ligation - Overview
University of Maryland — Sterilization surgery - female; Tubal sterilization; Tube tying; Tying the tubes Tubal ligation (or "tying the tubes") is surgery to close a woman's fallopian tubes -- the tubes that connect the ovaries to the uterus -- so that she can no ...More…
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Stent - Overview
University of Maryland — A stent is a tiny tube placed into an artery, blood vessel, or other duct (such as one that carries urine) to hold the structure open. When a stent is placed into the body, the procedure is called stenting. There are different kinds of stents. ...More…
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Spleen removal - Overview
University of Maryland — Spleen removal is surgery to remove a diseased or damaged spleen -- the organ that helps the body fight infections. In healthy people, the spleen plays a role in immunity against bacterial infections. The spleen is in the uppermost area of the ...More…
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Small bowel resection - Overview
University of Maryland — Small intestine surgery; Bowel resection - small intestine; Resection of part of the small intestine; Enterectomy Small bowel resection is surgery to remove part or all of your small bowel. It is done when part of your small bowel is blocked or ...More…
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Skin graft - Overview
University of Maryland — Skin transplant; Skin autografting; FTSG; STSG; Split thickness skin graft; Full thickness skin graft A skin graft is a patch of skin that is removed by surgery from one area of the body and transplanted, or attached, to another area. Your ...More…
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Ventriculoperitoneal shunt - Overview
University of Maryland — Ventriculoperitoneal shunt is surgery that is done to relieve pressure inside the skull (intracranial pressure). This pressure is caused by too much cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) on the brain (hydrocephalus). The fluid is drawn off (shunted) from the ...More…
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Shoulder arthroscopy - Overview
University of Maryland — SLAP repair; Acromioplasty; Bankart; Shoulder repair; Shoulder surgery Shoulder arthroscopy is surgery that uses a tiny camera called an arthroscope to examine or repair the tissues inside or around your shoulder joint. The arthroscope is ...More…
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Retinal detachment repair - Overview
University of Maryland — Scleral buckling; Vitrectomy; Pneumatic retinopexy; Laser retinopexy Retinal detachment repair is eye surgery to place a detached retina back into its normal position. A detached retina means the light-sensitive tissue in the back of the eye has ...More…
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Repair of webbed fingers or toes - Overview
University of Maryland — Repair of webbed fingers or toes is surgery to fix webbing of the toes, fingers, or both. The middle and ring fingers or the second and third toes are most often affected. General anesthesia (the patient is asleep and pain-free) is used. Doctors ...More…
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Prostate removal - Overview
University of Maryland — Prostatectomy; Suprapubic prostatectomy; Transurethral resection of the prostate; TURP; Open prostatectomy; Laser prostatectomy; Transurethral needle ablation; TUNA Prostate removal is surgery to remove or destroy part or all of the prostate ...More…