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Nephrectomy surgically removes a kidney, either partially or completely, for renal cell carcinoma, non-functioning kidney, or living donation; laparoscopic technique allows discharge in 1–2 days.
A nerve block injects local anaesthetic near specific nerves for surgical anaesthesia or chronic pain relief. Ultrasound-guided blocks achieve over 95% success; opioid-sparing and fast recovery.
Neuroblastoma surgery removes the most common extracranial solid tumour in children under 5. Complete resection improves survival: low-risk disease achieves over 90% five-year survival.
Neurosurgery treats brain and spinal cord conditions including tumours, aneurysms, herniated discs, hydrocephalus, and epilepsy using craniotomy, minimally invasive, and stereotactic approaches.
Normal delivery (vaginal birth) is the safest mode of birth for uncomplicated pregnancies. Learn about the three stages of labour, pain relief options, episiotomy, VBAC, and postnatal recovery.
The Norwood procedure is Stage I surgical palliation for hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), reconstructing the aorta and establishing controlled pulmonary blood flow in neonates.
Oocyte donation involves a stimulated donor providing eggs retrieved under ultrasound guidance for use in IVF for recipients with ovarian failure, diminished reserve, or genetic disease — achieving 40–55% live birth rates per transfer.
Oophorectomy surgically removes one or both ovaries laparoscopically — prophylactic bilateral oophorectomy reduces ovarian cancer risk by over 96% in BRCA1 carriers.
Open heart surgery uses cardiopulmonary bypass to repair or replace valves, bypass blocked coronary arteries, or correct congenital defects; CABG reduces cardiac death risk by 30–40% versus medical therapy in multi-vessel disease.
Evidence-based guide to orchiectomy: indications for testicular removal, surgical technique, recovery, hormonal effects, and outcomes for cancer and non-cancer conditions reviewed by MyMedicPlus Medical Review Board.
Evidence-based guide to orthodontic treatment: braces vs clear aligners, treatment duration, retention, risks, and outcomes for malocclusion correction reviewed by MyMedicPlus Medical Review Board.
Orthognathic surgery corrects skeletal jaw misalignment causing chewing difficulties, facial asymmetry, and sleep apnoea using Le Fort I, BSSO, and genioplasty procedures with rigid titanium fixation.
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