During the laser prostatectomy, all or part of your prostate gland was removed. Here are some instructions to help you care for yourself once you are back home.

You had a procedure called a laryngectomy, which is surgery to take out all or part of the larynx (voice box). Here's what you need to know about home care after surgery.

Your child had a procedure called a splenectomy. This is surgery to remove the spleen. Here's what you need to know about caring for your child at home.

You have had surgery to remove your spleen (splenectomy). This sheet will help you take care of yourself at home.

Here's what you can do to speed your recovery following a laparoscopic hysterectomy.

A hernia is a defect in the tough tissue covering the musculature of the abdominal wall (fascia). During laparoscopic hernia surgery, a surgeon inserts a telescope attached to a camera as well as surgical instruments through tiny incisions in your abdomen. The surgeon repairs the hernia with a mesh, which patches the tear or weakness in the fascia.

Learn how to care for yourself at home after a laparoscopic cholecystectomy to remove your gallbladder.

You have had a procedure called laparoscopic appendectomy to remove your appendix. Here's what you need to know to take care of yourself at home.

Instructions for care at home after a kyphoplasty.

Your healthcare provider removed a small piece of tissue from your transplanted kidney to examine it for signs of damage or rejection. The results of a transplant biopsy are usually available within a few hours, so if treatment is needed, it can be started as soon as possible.