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Can you have get appendectomy with local anesthesia?

I will get an appendectomy. Can you get an appendectomy with local anesthesia?

What kind of anesthesia is used for colorectal surgery?

I will have colon surgery for colon cancer. What kind of anesthesia is used for colorectal surgery?

Post ACDF?

Since surgery on August 2, I have had "numb" areas on both arms. Also, my right side pectoral muscles and tricep seem "deflated" like they've "stroked out". The doctor seems...

Plan B & surgery?

I just recently had gastric sleeve surgery 6 weeks ago, I am sexually active but not on birth control. I was wondering is it safe to take the Plan B pill even though I had gastric...

Can the kidney tumor location complicate surgery?

My doctor is recommending my partial nephrectomy be performed by a more experienced doctor because the tumor location is on the back side and the kidney will have to be turned...

Do I need to go to the ER?

I was eating and coughed. When I did a small chicken bone feels like it got stuck in my throat. I can breathe, talk, and swallow fine. . . . just feels like it's there. Do I...

Orchidopexy procedure?

I'm a recent testicular torsion patient. I have always wondered during orchidopexy if the scrotum is contracted or relaxed? Does either case have implications for placing sutures...

Medical questions for a book?

I don't have any symptoms, or physical injuries, only a couple of questions for a book I'm writing. What would happen if someone kicked you in the side of your face using the...

What size kidney stone requires ureteroscopy?

I have kidney stones and want to remove them. What size kidney stone requires ureteroscopy?

How long does gallbladder cancer surgery take?

I will have gallbladder cancer surgery. How long does gallbladder cancer surgery take?

Is liver surgery serious?

I will have liver surgery. Is liver surgery serious?

Do you get pain meds after a colonoscopy?

I will have a colonoscopy for colon cancer. Do you get pain meds after a colonoscopy?

How long do you need pain medications after hernia surgery?

I will have hernia surgery. How long do you need pain medications after hernia surgery?

Do they put you to sleep for bone cancer surgery?

I will have bone cancer surgery. Do they put you to sleep for bone cancer surgery?

Does anesthesia paralyze your lungs?

I will have surgery under general anesthesia. Does anesthesia paralyze your lungs?

Do you get put to sleep for thyroidectomy?

I will have a thyroidectomy. Do you get put to sleep for thyroidectomy?

Should I remove my splint?

I got an elbow fracture 7 weeks ago. I received a splint and was told it would take 6-8 weeks to heal, it's been 7 weeks of healing is it okay to take the splint off?

How long does it take to recover from a liver resection surgery?

I will have liver resection surgery. How long does it take to recover from a liver resection?

Are there any surgeries to fix hearing loss?

My friend has sudden hearing loss. Are there any surgeries to fix hearing loss?

Is prostate removal a major surgery?

I will have prostate removal surgery. Is prostate removal a major surgery?

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