Operations

Operations: clear overview, key topics, and practical navigation to related guides.

Umbilical Hernia Repair: Techniques, Mesh, Risks, and Recovery

The term "umbilical hernia repair" is understandable in common parlance, but it's not entirely accurate from a surgical perspective. During the surgery, the hernia itself isn't "removed" as a separate organ, but rather the protruding tissue is returned to the abdominal cavity and the defect in the abdominal wall that caused the protrusion is closed.

Cochlear implantation: indications, stages, results and risks

Cochlear implantation is a method of auditory rehabilitation in which a person is surgically implanted with an electronic system that can bypass damaged structures of the inner ear and directly stimulate the auditory nerve.

Lung Removal Surgery: Indications, Risks, Recovery, and Living with One Lung

Surgery to remove an entire lung is called a pneumonectomy.

Knee replacement: preparation, surgery, and recovery

Knee replacement is a surgical procedure in which damaged joint surfaces are replaced with artificial components to reduce pain, correct deformity, and restore a person's ability to walk, rise from a chair, climb stairs, and perform everyday activities without constant suffering.

Hip Replacement: Preparation, Surgery, Recovery, and Risks

Hip replacement is a surgery that replaces damaged joint surfaces with artificial components to reduce pain, restore weight-bearing ability, and restore daily activities.

Rhinoplasty: Preparation, Types of Surgery, Recovery, Risks, and Results

Rhinoplasty is a surgery that changes the shape of the nose while maintaining or improving nasal breathing.

Pericardiectomy: removal of the pericardium, indications

The procedure of pericardial removal is also called pericardiectomy. It is a rather complex procedure, performed primarily for pericarditis of various origins.

Thoracoplasty: indications and recovery

Thoracoplasty is a surgical method for treating pulmonary tuberculosis and post-resection complications; it is also used to correct chest and spine deformities.

Corrective osteotomy: indications and rehabilitation

In cases of injuries, bone deformities, and improper bone fusion, corrective osteotomy is indicated.

Periostotomy: indications and recovery

Periostotomy is a common tooth-preserving operation, the essence of which consists of dissecting the periosteum and partially separating it directly from the bone tissue.

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