Tests and Procedures

Overview Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a widely-used surgical solution for urinary issues linked to an enlarged prostate gland. The surgeon uses a special…

Overview Laminectomy is a type of spinal surgery that removes part of the vertebra, known as the lamina. The lamina forms the back part of the…

Overview Cystoscopy is a medical test where doctors look inside the bladder and urethra. To do this, doctors use a special hollow tube called a cystoscope….

Overview Peritoneal dialysis helps clear waste and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys can no longer do this job. This technique uses the body’s…

Overview Genetic-based tests, also known as molecular lab tests, check for the presence of genetic material from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The most common…

Overview A lumbar puncture (LP), or spinal tap, is a procedure focused on the central nervous system. A healthcare provider places a needle into the lower…

Overview Coronary angioplasty opens blocked or narrowed arteries in the heart. During this process, a doctor guides a thin tube, known as a catheter, into the…

Overview Spinal fusion surgery connects two or more bones in the spine, called vertebrae. The goal is to stop these bones from moving against each other,…

Overview Tubal ligation is a surgery for birth control that is designed to be permanent. Surgeons close the fallopian tubes—often by cutting and tying them—to stop…

Overview The basal body temperature (BBT) method is a natural way to track fertility. BBT refers to a person’s lowest resting temperature, usually measured immediately after…