What is Inguinal Hernia?
...develop over time due to age, injury or muscle weakness. Things that increase the pressure inside the abdomen can increase the risk of this condition, such as being obese, having...
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What is Keyhole Surgery?
...body through a small incision, removing the need for open surgery.[1][2] Keyhole surgery is most commonly used to access the abdomen and the female pelvic organs in a procedure known...
What is Neuroblastoma Treatment: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...abdomen, the child may feel pain in the abdomen or suffer from abdominal cramps. If he or she is having issues with coordination and motor skills such as walking or...
Keyhole Surgery
...Prevention Other names for inguinal hernia Keyhole surgery is most commonly used to access the abdomen and the female pelvic organs in a procedure known as laparoscopy.2 When used to access...
What is Hepatoportoenterostomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...an incision is made in the upper right side of the abdomen to examine the extrahepatic (outside the liver) biliary ducts. Once the diagnosis is confirmed intraoperatively, the surgeon proceeds...
What is Colostomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...for life) or temporary or reversible, meaning that the bowel can be eventually repaired and returned inside the abdomen, and gastrointestinal continuity will be reestablished. Surgery is required for the...
What is Hysterectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...in the abdomen to access the uterus. The organ will then be disconnected from neighboring structures (or in some cases, the neighboring structures such as the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and...
What is Colon and Ileum Removal: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...gastrointestinal hemorrhage Colorectal cancer Traumatic injury to the abdomen such as perforation or gunshot wounds Birth defects The procedure removes the damaged part of the colon and the damaged part...
What is Cordocentesis: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...exact position of the fetus before a small area on the abdomen is cleansed with antiseptic. In some cases, the doctor may opt to apply a local anesthetic to reduce...
What is Laparoscopic Colectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...making several small incisions in the patient’s abdomen. One of these incisions is used to insert a tiny video camera while the others are for other special surgical tools that...