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What you need to know about Omentectomy Procedure Omentectomy is a surgical procedure to remove part or all of the omentum. The omentum is layers of peritoneum or abdominal tissue that covers the stomach, large intestine, as well as other abdominal organs. There are two different types of surgery: supracolic omentectomy (the entire omentum is removed) and partial omentectomy (only part of the omentum is removed). The procedure is required if you have ovarian cancer that has spread into the omentum or to decrease the risk of cancer spreading from the ovaries to the stomach and other abdominal organs. What…

What you need to know about a Colposcopy Procedure Colposcopy is a simple procedure that allows your doctor to closely examine your vagina, cervix, and vulva to check for signs of disease. It is usually performed if cervical screenings show abnormal cells in your cervix. A colposcopy can help diagnose cervical cancer, vaginal cancer, vulvar cancer, genital warts, as well as to find the cause of problems such as unusual vaginal bleeding. What Does the Procedure Involve? During the procedure, you lie in a special chair and your doctor inserts a device known as a speculum into your vagina to…

What you need to know about Pleurodesis Procedure Pleurodesis is a procedure to adhere the lung to the chest wall. The procedure closes up the space between the outer lining of the lung and the chest wall to prevent air and fluid from building up around the lungs. It is performed on people who are experiencing pleural effusion (a buildup of fluid around the lungs) or have had a pneumothorax (a recurring collapsed lung). What does the Procedure Involve? During pleurodesis, your doctor will give you anesthetic to numb the affected area and sedation to help you relax. There are…

What you need to know about Colon/Bowel Cancer Treatment There are several different treatments for Colon cancer and are dependent on your particular condition, such as the location of your cancer, what stage the cancer is at, and your overall health. The main treatment for bowel cancer is surgery and it can be combined with other treatments, including radiation therapy and chemotherapy. What Does the Procedure Involve? Your surgeon may recommend a minimally invasive approach for early-stage colon cancer, which may involve removing polyps during a colonoscopy for small and localized cancer, endoscopic mucosal resection for larger polyps, and laparoscopic…

What you need to know about a Hymenoplasty Procedure Hymenoplasty also referred to as hymen reconstruction or hymenorrhaphy, is a surgical procedure to restore the hymen temporarily. The procedure is not regarded as a gynecology procedure and is often categorized as plastic surgery as it is usually performed for non-medical reasons. Hymenoplasty is normally carried out to cause bleeding in post-nuptial intercourse because, in some cultures, it is considered as a sign of virginity. What does the Procedure Involve? Hymenoplasty is simple, non-invasive, and is mostly performed under local anesthetic, but under some circumstances, it may also be carried out…

What you need to know about a Colectomy Procedure Colectomy is a surgical procedure carried out to remove part or all of the colon (also known as the large intestine – a long tube-like organ located at the end of the digestive tract). The procedure is necessary to treat or prevent diseases affecting your colon. There are four main types of colectomy: total colectomy (the entire colon is removed), partial colectomy (part of the colon is removed), hemicolectomy (the right or left portion of the colon is removed), and proctocolectomy (the colon and the rectum are removed). What Does the…