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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.

The hand is a very important but complex body part. It allows us to feel, grasp, manipulate, hold and release objects. Injuries and limitations to the hand can have very profound effects on daily functioning.

The eardrum is a thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear. It plays an important role in hearing and protects the middle ear from dirt, water and infection. A small hole or tear in the eardrum often heals on it's own, but sometimes surgical repair is needed. This operation is also called a myringoplasty.

An implantable defibrillator is a small electronic device that is placed under the skin, usually below the collarbone. It constantly monitors the heart rhythm and intervenes if a life-threatening rhythm disorder occurs. In this way, the device protects you from serious heart rhythm disorders that could lead to sudden death.

An implantable loop recorder is a small device, about the size of a USB stick that is placed under the skin of your chest to record your heart rhythm over a long period of time. It helps your doctor detect hearth rhythm problems that only occur from time to time and may therefore not be picked up during a standard cardiac ultrasound (ECG) or short monitoring in hospital.