Tests and Procedures

Overview A prostatectomy is a surgical operation that removes part or all of the prostate gland. The prostate gland, found below the bladder and wrapped around…

Overview A cesarean section (C-section) is a surgical procedure for childbirth, where a surgeon delivers a baby through incisions in the mother’s abdomen and uterus. Sometimes…

Overview Doctors use bone marrow aspiration and biopsy to collect samples from the inside of large bones. These tests check both the liquid and solid parts…

Overview A brow lift, sometimes called a forehead lift or forehead rejuvenation, lifts the eyebrows and smooths out the forehead area. This reduces sagging and can…

Overview Spirometry tests how well a person’s lungs are working by measuring the volume and speed of air they can inhale and exhale. Using a device…

Overview Abdominal ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to create clear images of the abdomen’s organs. The test shows the liver, kidneys, spleen, pancreas, and blood vessels,…

Overview A coronary angiogram uses X-ray images to check for issues in the heart’s blood vessels, called coronary arteries. This test often looks for areas that…

Overview Stress tests, sometimes called exercise stress tests, check how the heart responds when working harder. During these tests, a healthcare professional often has a person…

Overview Mammograms are specialized X-ray tests used to examine breast tissue. They help detect early signs of breast cancer and other changes before symptoms appear. This…

Overview Colectomy is a type of surgery that removes all or part of the colon, which is a section of the large intestine connecting the small…