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         <title><![CDATA[Splenectomy]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learn more about spleen surgery, known as a splenectomy, why the spleen is removed, how it is done and what you need to know about recovering from spleen surgery.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Who Needs a Kidney Transplant?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Kidney stones are one of the many causes of kidney failure, which makes dialysis or a kidney transplant necessary.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Understanding the Lap-Band]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Adjustable gastric banding, or Lap Band weight loss surgery,  is a type of restrictive weight loss surgery that is performed laparoscopically using minimal incisions.  Learn more about the safest type of weight loss surgery, how the Lap Band works, Lap Band images, long term success of the procedure and average weight loss with the Lap Band.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Vasectomy]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learn about the risks of having a vasectomy and potential vasectomy complications.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Breast Cancer Surgery]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Standard breast cancer surgery options are based upon the stage of the disease.  Learn more about what surgical treatments are best for different stages of breast cancer.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Diaphragmatic Hernias]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What is a congenital diaphragmatic hernia? How is a diaphragmatic hernia diagnosed, when is it an emergency and how is surgery performed. Also known as a bochdalek hernia, this is a life-threatening condition. Often misspelled as diaphram or diaphramatic.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Laparotomy]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Understanding the risks and complications of a laparotomy is important when choosing to have surgery.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Resident Explained]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[An explanation of the different levels of education for doctors, including medical and surgical residents.  Know who is taking care of your healthcare!]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Prevent Scars]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Ways to prevent and minimize scarring after surgery.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Surgical Risks]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Before undergoing surgery, every patient should understand the risks involved.  No surgery is risk free, but understanding the potential problems will help guide patients to an informed decision. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Paying For Surgery]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Before you borrow money to pay for a surgery that your insurance company won't pay for there are questions you need to answer.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[All About Hysterectomy ]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ)about hysterectomy surgery.  Find out what to expect before and after a hysterectomy.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Plastic Surgery Popularity]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The ten most frequently performed cosmetic surgeries in the United States]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Breast Reconstruction]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Nipple reconstruction is an optional procedure after having a mastectomy and breast reconstruction. Learn how nipple reconstruction is done and what you need to know about nipple reconstruction before having the procedure ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Anesthesia Risks]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[One of the risks of general anesthesia is aspiration, the accidental inhalation of food into the lungs.  Learn how to prevent aspiration during surgery by not eating and drinking.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Thyroid Surgery]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learn about thyroid surgery from diagnosis and testing to what happens during and after thyroid surgery. Find out everything you need to know about thyroid surgeries.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Local Anesthesia]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[There are several types of anesthesia, local anesthesia is one of the types used for minor procedures.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Inguinal Hernia]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Understand what an inguinal hernia is, how it is diagnosed and treated.  Find out what happens during inguinal hernia surgery and how an inguinal hernia and femoral hernia differ.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[After Anesthesia]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Why does my throat hurt after surgery? What should I do about a sore throat after surgery? When should my throat feel better after surgery? Learn why general anesthesia and intubation during surgery can cause throat pain and what to do about it. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Umbilical Hernia Surgery]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Find out what an umbilical hernia is, how it is diagnosed and treated. Find out what happens during an umbilical hernia repair surgery and recovery.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Inpatient Surgery]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Inpatient surgery defined.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Heart Surgery Complications]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The risks and complications of heart surgery are explained in detail. Understand the potential complications of having open heart surgery in this article.]]></description>
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