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Hypospadias Surgery
To correct a urethral meatus, where in minor, or distal hypospadias, the meatus may be located on the underside, or open from mid-shaft out to the glans.

 
Spinal Fusion Surgery
Using minimally invasive techniques, surgeons can skip the thoracotomy and rib removal, instead performing surgery through small incisions, using a small endoscopic camera.

 
Traditional Surgical Viewpoint of Liver Anatomy
Surface landmarks and lobe demarcations, Couinaud classification and ultrasound correlation.

 
Laparoscopy.com: Internet site for laparoscopic surgery
Introductory description, procedure picture gallery, surgeon referrals and related links.

 
3D Virtual Colonoscopy
News, related publications and sample images achieved through VolVis, a volume visualization system for scientists, engineers and visualization developers, a noninvasive procedure.

 
Center for Laser Surgery
Facility providing cosmetic laser surgery services.

 
Newborn with Choking & Cyanosis
H-Type Tracheoesophageal Fistula (TEF) with fistula between the proximal esophagus and trachea is discussed with references.

 
Body Enhancement Information Guide
Description of surgical options. Physician locator, case of the week, library of before and after photos and national distribution of subscribing surgeons.

 
Left Thigh Pain Following Trauma
Sclerotic/lytic primary bone lesion gross pathology, histology and discussion of telangiectatic osteosarcoma.

 
Breast Reduction Surgery
Factors in the surgical decision are age, pregnancy, cancer surgery, surgical risks and healing time considerations.

 
Beginner's Guide to Tissue Typing
Explanation of Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA), Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC), and Class I and Class II antigens.

 
Cochlear Implant Surgery
Description of surgical goals, surgical care of the implant and visual imaging of procedure.

 
Gastric Surgery for Severe Obesity
Normal digestive process, surgical procedures and options such as gastric banding, vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG), Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RGB), biliopancreatic diversion, benefits and risks.

 
Practice Parameters for Colon & Rectal Surgeries
Topics include ambulatory anorectal surgery, hemorrhoids, anal fissure, endoscopy, colorectal neoplasms, colitis, rectal carcinoma and sigmoid diverticulitis.

 
Cataract Surgery
Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR) guidelines indication for surgery, preoperative ophthalmic testing, phacoemulsification or Extracapsular Cataract Extraction (ECCE) and postoperative care.

 
No-Scalpel Vasectomy
Description of the procedure and links to related health issues.

 
STS National Cardiac Surgery Database
State and regional reports and links to American College of Cardiology (ACC) and Veterans Administration (VA) Cardiac Surgery sites.

 
Index of SAGES Co-Endorsed ASGE Guidelines
Organization endorses continued development of equipment for telescopic and endoscopic procedures that meets specific design and performance standards.

 
Infections in the Lung Transplant Recipient
Mechanisms of infection and rejection.

 
MVA & Renal Mass
Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) associated with paraneoplastic syndromes is discussed with references.

 
Surgery for Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary bypass (CABG) defined and graft targets listed.

 
Diseases of the Colon and Rectum
Automated literature search for diseases of the colon and rectum through the National Library of Medicine (NLM).

 
Medtronic: Prostate Treatment
Information about transurethral needle ablation, a minimally invasive treatment for benign prostate hyperplasia (enlarged prostate).

 
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeons - CA Only: Cosmetic Surgery
Provider of free consultations with prescreened Board-Certified Plastic Surgeons in California. Information about surgeons, records and credentials.

 
Histocompatibility Testing in Organ Transplantation
Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) role, allorecognition, histocompatibility and tissue typing.

 
Ten Month Old Boy with Pelvic Mass
Seminal vesicle cysts and association with ipsilateral renal agenesis with resection of retrovesicle mass. Clinical history, radiographs, discussion and references.

 
Dental Implants
Implants described, implantology courses and links to other dental implant sites such as manufacturers and suppliers.

 
Eye Surgery
Links for information about a particular type of surgery cataract, capsulotomy, corneal transplant, glaucoma, corneal rings, PRK, LASIK, retinopathy and proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR).

 
Cardiothoracic Surgery, CPG Infobase
Guidelines are produced or endorsed in Canada by a national, provincial or territorial medical or health organization, professional society, government agency or expert panel.

 
Pediatric Surgery Handbook
Topics include head and neck lesions, obstructions, hernias, gastrointestinal bleeding, pancreatic and biliary disorders, tumors, congenital malformations and laproscopy.

 
Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Links to publications, other websites and online discussion.

 
eBay: Surgery
Online marketplace for surgery.

 
Endophthalmitis Vitrectomy Study
An example of a clinical alert and links to recent postings.

 
Laser/Stapled Bullectomy for Emphysema
Clinical description of operative procedures in thoracoscopy and thoractomy.

 
Data Analyses of the STS National Cardiac Surgery Database
Annual trends and summaries, operative monthly summaries and incidence of complications and operative morbidity summaries.

 
STSNet: Cardiothoracic Surgery Network
Online access to journals, discussion forums and expert techniques.

 
Macrocephaly
Echogenic third ventricle mass pathology, discussion and references.

 
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Grand rounds case presentation with bibliographies.

 
Recurrent Focal Neurologic Deficits
Moyamoya Disease with characteristic development of prominent basal, leptomeningeal and transdural collaterals.

 
Virtual Naval Hospital Emergency War Surgery Handbook
Wound type such as from missiles, burns, blasts, and chemical weapons, shock and resuscitation, wound management and regional wounds.

 
Tosillectomy
Informational links to the condition and operation in children.

 
Back Pain & Paraplegia
Sagittal and axial views at T1 and T2, clinical information, MRI exam, pathology, diagnosis, discussion and references.

 
Vascular Surgical Societies
Links to joint council, annual meeting and research forum, case of the month and related links.

 
Tracheotomy
Description of procedure and postoperative care of the tracheotomy tube and impact on the patient's ability to communicate.

 
Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Surgery
Guide is searchable alphabetically by drug, by organism, by empiric therapy by site, or by antimicrobial treatment of HIV infected patient.

 
Surgery Procedures, Operative
Reference resources, neurosurgical procedures, with links to vascular, thoracic, orthopedic, reconstructive and other surgical procedures.

 
Heart Surgery Information
Site offers heart surgery information, including slide shows of surgical procedures like mitral valve repair, aortic valve and coronary artery bypass surgery, information on surgical results and patient services.

 
General Surgery
Wound management, preoperative cardiac risk and evaluation, postoperative care, abdominal pain, appendicitis, gallbladder disease and intestinal obstruction.

 
Laparascopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Morbid obesity, surgical treatment options and bilio pancreatic diversion

 
Laser Treatment for Vascular Birthmarks
Site discusses portwine stains, strawberry hemangiomas and spider vein treatment with laser.

 
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
News, recruitment for studies and funding initiatives.

 
Cardiac Invasive Procedures
Coronary arteriography, percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) and coronary artery bypass graft surgery are described.

 
Carotid Endarterectomy
Description, stroke risk, procedure, recovery and preventative measures.

 
Ear Tube Surgery
Acute otitis media and other inner ear information.

 
Headache and Enlarged Right Pupil
Case illustrates abnormal chondroid ossification and discussion of parasellar chondrosarcoma with references.

 
Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Administrative links to society's membership, conferences and information, as well as to academic resources.

 
Colorectal Cancer Surgery
Preoperative preparation, surgery, outcome, radiation therapy, adjuvant therapy and pain control.

 
News from the College
American College of Surgeons news includes items such as outcomes from clinical studies, Board of Regents meetings and items of interest to graduate fellows.

 
Maxillofacial Surgery
Case studies and other academic and related links.

 
Treating Wound Complications
Evisceration/fascial dehiscence, management and infection treatment guidelines.

 
American Society of Transplant Surgeons
Keyword search of abstracts from annual meetings, information on training programs and fellowships.

 
Biopsy Report: A Patient's Guide
Description of biopsy types, specimen processing, pathologic examination and diagnosis.

 
American College of Surgeons Continuing Medical Education
American College of Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians, and lists educational activities that meet the criteria for hour-for-hour cr.

 
Midwest Physicians & Surgeons
Provider of breast augmentation, reduction and implants, as well as several other cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery procedures.

 
Hemiparesis & Headache
Thalamic involvement of a dermoid cyst.

 
Patient Information Brochures
Index of various links to laproscopic procedures.

 
Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy
Surgical procedure described in detail with accompanying figures.

 
National Clearinghouse of Plastic Surgery Statistics
Site contains statistics on a variety of topics in plastic surgery, including both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. ASPS represents plastic surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

 
Before You Have Surgery
Questions of concern from healthcare consumers to their surgeons prior to undergoing the operative procedure.

 
Online Atlas of Surgery
Adrenalectomy, cholecystojejunostomy, gastrojejunostomy, heller myotomy, splenectomy and herniography.

 
Surgical Procedures for Brain Tumors
Craniotomy, stereotactic biopsy and volumetric stereotactic procedures in treatment planning.

 
Online Laparoscopic Technical Manual
Pneumoperitoneum, trocar placement, inguino-femoral hernia repair, Tapp and Tep techniques, cholycystectomy, gastrectomies, hemicholectomy, Ripstein procedure and TAH-BSO.

 
Complications of Tracheotomy
Hemorrhage, pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum, tracheoesophageal fistula and failure of stoma to close are discussed.

 
What's New in Surgery
Monthly updates of laparoscopic and cancer surgery with links to other healthcare related sites.

 
Chronic Knee Pain
Lateral MRI and arthroscopic views, clinical history, and discussion of Pigmented Villondular Synovitis (PVNS).

 
Educational Anatomy for the Surgical Community
Clinical folios, image archive and featured procedure of the week.

 
Successful Low Back Surgery
Case study of disc herniations and spinal fusion.

 
Abdominal Pain Following MVA
Teaching file case study with clinical profile, radiographic images, discussion and references of ureteropelvic junction disruption.

 
Acute Surgical Abdomen with Shock/DIC
Radiology pathology teaching file of male child exhibiting pneumatosis intestinalis, paraduodenal hernia with distal small bowel infarction.

 
Neonatal Bowel Obstruction
Type II colonic atresia is discussed with references.

 
Acute Abdomen
Sample case cameos created as an educational resource, presenting case history, clinical tests, differential diagnosis, operative procedures, outcome and discussion.

 
Wound Care
Lacerations, contusions, abrasions, and other common soft-tissue injuries and treatment of bleeding with various stitches and wound dressings.

 
Cardiac Surgery Clinical Practice Guideline List
Guidelines to transfer out of ICU or monitored section, hospital discharge, use of platelets, red blood cell products, fresh frozen plasma (FFP), treatment of postop atrial fibrillation and antibiotic prophylaxis.

 
Cardiac Center at Creighton University
Partner with referring physicians, other healthcare professionals, patients and their families in providing the highest quality cardiovascular research, education and therapy.

 
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