Tests and Procedures

Overview Minimally invasive heart surgery uses small incisions between the ribs to reach the heart, rather than cutting through the breastbone. This approach reduces trauma to…

Overview An electrophysiology study (EP study) is a medical procedure that examines how electrical signals move through the heart. These tests help doctors find out why…

Overview A needle biopsy is a medical procedure in which a doctor uses a thin needle to remove a sample of cells or tissue from the…

Overview Minimally invasive surgery, often called MIS, aims to limit the physical impact on patients compared to open procedures. Surgeons typically make small incisions instead of…

Overview Parenteral nutrition (PN) gives nutrients directly into the bloodstream when the digestive system cannot process food normally. This method delivers vital elements like carbohydrates, proteins,…

Overview Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is a type of minimally invasive surgery for procedures inside the chest. Instead of making a large incision, surgeons make small…

Overview Awake brain surgery, also known as awake craniotomy, is a surgical technique where patients stay alert while doctors operate on the brain. Surgeons mainly use…

Overview Esophagectomy is a surgical resection that removes all or part of the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. After…

Overview A kidney biopsy is a medical test in which a doctor takes a small piece of kidney tissue. The doctor checks this tissue sample under…

Overview External beam radiation targets prostate cancer cells using focused high-energy beams like X-rays or protons. A linear accelerator creates these beams and directs them at…