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PLIF stands for posterior lumbar interbody fusion. This means that the spine is secured along the posterior side by means of cages. MySpine MC is a patient-specific approach in which screws are placed through an incision in the midline of the back according to a customized trajectory.

Laparoscopy literally means 'looking into the abdomen'. This is done using a laparoscope. This is a long, thin tube with a camera at the end. This camera is inserted through a small incision in the abdomen.

A gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) is a procedure in which the gallbladder is removed. The gallbladder is an organ located in the upper right side of the abdominal cavity, against the underside of the liver.

A gastric bypass is a surgical procedure to treat severe obesity. In this procedure, the stomach is reduced to a small "pouch," allowing you to eat less and be full faster. In addition, part of the small intestine is rerouted so fewer calories and nutrients are absorbed.

A (vertical) sleeve gastrectomy is a procedure performed as a treatment for obesity. This involves removing part of the stomach to promote weight loss.

A deviated nasal septum, also called septal deviation, is a misalignment of the cartilaginous or bony partition inside the nose. This can cause disrupted airflow and symptoms such as nasal blockage, headaches or snoring.