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Instructions for care at home after a kyphoplasty.

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.

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.

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.

Learn about guidelines for home care after an open cholecystectomy.

Sixth nerve palsy is a problem with eye movement. It happens because of a problem with the sixth cranial nerve, also called the sixth nerve.

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a type of brain cancer tumor. Treatment is often done with surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Here's what you need to know.

Sixth nerve palsy is a problem with eye movement. It happens because of a problem with the sixth cranial nerve. The nerve is also known as the abducens nerve. In some cases sixth nerve palsy is present at birth (congenital). It can also result from other problems that occur later on.

A sleep study is a way to measure what's going on during a child's sleep. It's also known as a polysomnogram. It is a painless test done overnight in a hospital or clinic.