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The Surgeries Dictionary S-U provides easy-to-understand explanations of various surgical procedures, so you can be prepared.

Featured Article: Tonsillectomy

Tonsillectomies in children are recommended if antibiotics are unable to treat tonsil inflammation and serious symptoms are present. Learn more about tonsillectomies and children, treatment options, benefits, and risks. See more »

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Scar Revision

Scar Revision, like most surgery, is easier if you know what to expect. Learn about Scar Revision and how to prepare for this procedure.

Septoplasty

Septoplasty, like most surgery, is easier if you know what to expect. Learn about Septoplasty and how to prepare for this procedure.

Shoulder Arthroscopy

Shoulder Arthroscopy, like most surgery, is easier if you know what to expect. Learn about Shoulder Arthroscopy and how to prepare for this procedure.

Skin Graft

Skin Graft, like most surgery, is easier if you know what to expect. Learn about Skin Graft and how to prepare for this procedure.

Skin-smoothing Surgery

Skin-smoothing Surgery, like most surgery, is easier if you know what to expect. Learn about Skin-smoothing Surgery and how to prepare for this procedure.

Small Bowel Resection

Small Bowel Resection, like most surgery, is easier if you know what to expect. Learn about Small Bowel Resection and how to prepare for this procedure.

Spinal Fusion

Spinal Fusion, like most surgery, is easier if you know what to expect. Learn about Spinal Fusion and how to prepare for this procedure.

Spinal Surgery - Cervical

Spinal Surgery - Cervical, like most surgery, is easier if you know what to expect. Learn about Spinal Surgery - Cervical and how to prepare for this procedure.

Spinal Surgery - Lumbar

Spinal Surgery - Lumbar, like most surgery, is easier if you know what to expect. Learn about Spinal Surgery - Lumbar and how to prepare for this procedure.

Spleen Removal

Spleen Removal, like most surgery, is easier if you know what to expect. Learn about Spleen Removal and how to prepare for this procedure.

Stent

Stent, like most surgery, is easier if you know what to expect. Learn about Stent and how to prepare for this procedure.

Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Stereotactic Radiosurgery, like most surgery, is easier if you know what to expect. Learn about Stereotactic Radiosurgery and how to prepare for this procedure.

Tendon Repair

Tendon Repair, like most surgery, is easier if you know what to expect. Learn about Tendon Repair and how to prepare for this procedure.

Testicular Torsion Repair

Testicular Torsion Repair, like most surgery, is easier if you know what to expect. Learn about Testicular Torsion Repair and how to prepare for this procedure.

Thyroid Gland Removal

Thyroid Gland Removal, like most surgery, is easier if you know what to expect. Learn about Thyroid Gland Removal and how to prepare for this procedure.

Tonsillectomy

Tracheoesophageal Fistula And Esophageal Atresia Repair

Tracheoesophageal Fistula And Esophageal Atresia Repair, like most surgery, is easier if you know what to expect. Learn about Tracheoesophageal Fistula And Esophageal Atresia Repair and how to prepare for this procedure.

Tracheostomy

Tracheostomy, like most surgery, is easier if you know what to expect. Learn about Tracheostomy and how to prepare for this procedure.

Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS)

Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS), like most surgery, is easier if you know what to expect. Learn about Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) and how to prepare for this procedure.