Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is performed to surgically remove plaque deposits (e.g., cholesterol, calcium, and fat) from the carotid arteries, which are located on each side of the neck and supply blood to the brain. Over time, plaque buildup can cause atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries...
Myocardial perfusion imaging is a nuclear medicine procedure that allows the physician to visualize the functioning of a patient’s heart. The test is also known as a SPECT nuclear stress test or thallium scan (thallium was the radiotracer used most commonly when the test first came into use, but...
Corneal transplant surgery, also called keratoplasty, is one of the most commonly performed transplants and involves full or partial removal of the clear layer in the front of the eye, which is then replaced with donor tissue.
Transcervical balloon tuboplasty (TBT) is a noninvasive outpatient procedure used to treat infertility due to fallopian tube blockage or narrowing. During the procedure, a surgeon inserts a catheter and inflates it with a contrast medium or saline solution to dilate the occluded area. Dilation...
According to the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), neurologists and neuroradiologists use various neuroimaging modalities in order to treat patients with neurological disorders.
Laser surgery is used to treat issues such as kidney damage, bladder damage that results in incontinence or urinary retention, bladder stones, kidney stones, and prostate issues that restrict the flow of urine, according to the American Urological Association (AUA).
Gynecologic laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive surgical technique that allows surgeons to make a few tiny incisions rather than a large incision through the skin and underlying muscles. In pelvic laparoscopic surgery, the entry ports for surgical instruments are in the groin area and...
Sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) is a treatment for patients with overactive bladder symptoms, which include urge incontinence, frequent urination, and urinary urgency. The procedure uses a device called InterStim® for Urinary Control, developed by the Minneapolis-based company Medtronic....
Peripheral vessel stenting is a minimally invasive procedure that involves placing a small, self-expanding mesh tube into a narrowed or blocked vessel to prop it open. Physicians may also use drug-eluting stents, which are coated with a medicine that helps prevent restenosis due to tissue...
