...polyps), stomach lining (gastric polyps), and along the lining of the uterus (uterine polyp). The procedure is typically performed in conjunction with a biopsy to determine if the growths are...
...The bottom line Cavan Images/Getty Images An intrauterine device (IUD) sits pretty high up there — in the uterus, to be exact — with only the strings hanging into the...
...be used to help diagnose conditions including:[1][2][5][6] Appendicitis Inflammation of the gallbladder/gallstones Pelvic inflammatory disease Endometriosis Ectopic pregnancy Ovarian cyst Fibroids Female infertility Unexplained abdominal or pelvic pain Keyhole surgery...
...surgery may be necessary. Keyhole surgery may be used to help diagnose conditions including:1256 Appendicitis Inflammation of the gallbladder/gallstones Pelvic inflammatory disease Endometriosis Ectopic pregnancy Ovarian cyst Fibroids Female infertility...
...body, reaching the source of a medical problem and delivering targeted treatments. These treatments are for conditions such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, and uterine fibroids, offering less risk, pain,...
...aneuploidy Cleft palate, which is not detected by a standard 2D scan Uterine fibroids Subchorionic hemorrhage Ovarian mass The standard prenatal imaging scan used nowadays is 2D or two-dimensional, which...
...various organs of the body Metastatic tumours Internal injuries Traumatic injuries Uterine fibroids Soft-tissue sarcomas HIFU has been used in the treatment of tumours in the: Pancreas Liver Prostate Breast...
...disease Fibroids Endometriosis Uterine prolapse Achalasia Gastroesophageal reflux More specifically, the following surgical procedures are now widely performed using the robotic method: Hysterectomy Kidney removal/transplant Organ transplantation Colon and rectal...
...* Preventive care through screenings for cervical and breast cancer * Monitoring and treatment of conditions such as endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and pelvic inflammatory disease * Support for family planning,...
...example is the use of insulin delivery implants among patients suffering from diabetes. Other examples include: Histrelin implants for prostate cancer and uterine fibroids Levonorgestrel and etonogestrel implants as contraceptives...
