Laparoscopic nephroureterectomy is surgery to remove a kidney and ureter. Find out what you can expect before, during, and after this procedure.

Laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy are 2 procedures that may be done together. These allow the doctor to see inside the air passages in the throat and lungs. A laryngoscopy looks at the throat and vocal cords. Bronchoscopy looks at the trachea (windpipe) and lungs. These procedures can be used to diagnose and treat certain problems

Pituitary gland surgery is done to remove a tumor in the pituitary gland. In most cases, these tumors are not cancer (benign). Here's what you can expect before, during, and after the surgery.

Transoral resection is surgery to help control or cure oral cancer. During surgery, an oral tumor is removed through the mouth. This sheet explains transoral resection and what to expect.

Meatoplasty is a type of ear surgery that is done on the opening into the ear canal (meatus). Learn what to expect before, during, and after this surgery.

Mastoidectomy and meatoplasty are types of ear surgery. Mastoidectomy removes part of the mastoid bone (the large bone behind the earlobe). Meatoplasty makes the opening into the ear canal (meatus) larger.

Nasal endoscopy is a procedure that looks inside the nose and sinuses. It can help find the cause of your symptoms. It can also diagnose infections and help find structural problems in the nose.

Direct rigid laryngoscopy is a procedure to look at the vocal cords. Using a tool called a laryngoscope, your doctor can look behind your tongue and down your throat to your vocal cords. A tissue sample (biopsy) can be taken for study in a lab. Or a growth can be removed.

Submandibular gland excision surgery removes the gland to relieve blockage. It also treats cancer and helps to prevent its spread.

Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) can treat your snoring or sleep apnea (a condition that affects nighttime breathing). Learn about the procedure and what to expect.