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  1. Vasectomy - series (image) 
    ... usually done in the surgeon's office while the patient is awake but pain-free (using local anesthesia). ... apart. The skin incision is stitched closed. The patient is able to return home immediately. The surgeon ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100106_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Kidney removal (nephrectomy) - series (image) 
    While the patient is deep asleep and pain-free (general anesthesia), an incision is made in the abdomen or in the ... Patients are generally in the hospital after surgery for 3 to 5 days. The removal of one ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100069_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Achalasia - series (image) 
    ... effective in curing achalasia, with over 90% of patients obtaining relief from symptoms post-operatively. Recovery is generally rapid, and most patients are able to leave the hospital within 1 ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100143_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Knee arthroscopy - series (image) 
    ... are made into the knee joint while the patient is deep asleep and pain-free (general anesthesia) ... Patients are usually able to leave the hospital after arthroscopic knee surgery within 24 hours of surgery. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100117_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Pulmonary lobectomy - series (image) 
    ... lobe is indicated. Under general anesthesia with the patient deep asleep and pain free, an incision is ... re-expanded. Pain is managed with medications. The patient recovers fully in 1 to 3 months after ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100094_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Pelvic laparoscopy - series (image) 
    While the patient is deep asleep and pain-free (general anesthesia), a one-half inch incision is made in the skin ... Patients are usually able to go home within 24 hours of surgery. Results depend on the procedure ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100131_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Kidney transplant - series (image) 
    Kidney transplant may be recommended for patients with kidney failure caused by: Severe, uncontrollable high blood pressure (hypertension) Infections Diabetes mellitus Congenital abnormalities of the kidneys Other diseases which ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100087_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Intestinal obstruction repair - series (image) 
    In most cases, surgery is necessary. While the patient is deep asleep and pain-free (general anesthesia), ... removed and the healthy ends are reconnected. A patient's recovery depends on several factors, including the cause ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100116_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Lumbar spinal surgery - series (image) 
    The surgery is done while the patient is deep asleep and pain-free (general anesthesia). An incision is made over the lower back, in the midline.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100119_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Colostomy - series (image) 
    ... Colostomies may be temporary or permanent. While the patient is deep asleep and pain-free (general anesthesia), ... of the cases, the surgery is successful. The patient may experience considerable pain after surgery as the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100011_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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