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Rectal surgery
A rectal surgery is performed to treat disorders of the rectum. The rectum is the last part of the colon where stool is stored before it leaves the body.
treatment
Removal of the spleen (splenectomy)
Spleen removal, also known as splenectomy, is a surgical procedure in which all or part of the spleen is removed. Although it is an important organ, you can live without a spleen. Surgery can be performed for a variety of medical reasons.
condition
Liver cysts
Liver cysts are fluid-filled sacs in the liver that are usually benign. They can be congenital or occur later in life.
treatment
Rectopexy (rectum)
A rectopexy is an operation performed for an abnormality or prolapse of the rectum. During the operation, the surgeon pulls up the rectum and attaches it to the sacrum.
condition
Hand and wrist injuries (orthopaedics)
The various joints of the hand and wrist are responsible for fine motor skills and grasping and manipulating objects. An injury to the hand or wrist can result from overuse or an accident.
condition
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is caused by increased pressure on a nerve (median nerve) in the wrist canal, also called carpal tunnel.