Definition and Overview Lung surgery consultation is an appointment with a pulmonology, oncology, or thoracic surgeon prior to performing a surgical procedure that involves the lungs. The lungs are undoubtedly...
Definition and Overview Colonoscopy is a commonly used diagnostic test that enables doctors to visually inspect the large bowel. It provides very clear images of the intestines through a video...
Definition and Overview Lung surgery follow-up is an appointment with a lung specialist (pulmonologist) following a surgical procedure. The lungs are a pair of lobes that are enclosed inside the...
Definition & Overview A laceration repair is a procedure used to treat tears or cuts that affect the skin and its underlying tissues, including the subcutaneous fat, muscles, and tendons....
Definition and Overview Laparoscopic tubal ligation is a sterilization method that involves clamping, clipping, or “tying” the fallopian tubes through a minimally invasive procedure. Unlike males, every female produce at...
Definition and Overview A lung transplant is a major surgical procedure that replaces a diseased lung with a healthy lung either from a deceased or live donor. Depending on the...
Definition and Overview A laryngectomy is a surgical procedure that entails the removal of the larynx, or the voice box. Depending on the indication, a patient may undergo total laryngectomy,...
Definition & Overview A lipid panel is a set of blood tests done to measure the amount of lipids in the blood. The results of the tests help determine if...
Definition and Overview A lymph node is a component of the immune system that serves as a filter to protect the body against harmful substances. They can be found all...
Definition & Overview Lymphadenectomy is the surgical procedure for removing lymph nodes and is commonly performed on cancer patients. The removed nodes are then examined to determine if cancer has...