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A pacemaker helps keep your heart from beating too slowly. This can help you feel better and have more energy. As you recover, follow all of the instructions you are given. This sheet can help.

A percutaneous nephrostomy is done to drain urine from your kidney to prevent pain, infection, and kidney damage. You had the procedure because your kidney or the tube leading from the kidney to the bladder was blocked by a kidney stone or tumor, or perhaps another problem causing a backup of urine.

Retropubic suspension is a type of surgery to treat stress urinary incontinence. Read on for helpful details about the surgery and what to expect.

In this surgery, the surgeon puts a sling under the urethra. The sling keeps urine from leaking. The surgery takes about an hour.

Read on for details about rectal surgery, including what to expect before, during, and after the procedure.

Staging cancer determines if it has spread, and if so, how far. Knowing the cancer stage helps the healthcare provider make the best treatment plan.

After your surgery, you will be moved to a recovery room. Here you will be carefully watched. Your blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing will be checked. You'll also get pain medicine to keep you comfortable. When you're ready, you'll be moved to a normal hospital room. You'll then be watched closely to be sure you're healing well. Your hospital stay may last from a few days to a week, or longer. Once home, follow instructions to help make sure you have a full recovery.

You can lead a full life even if you have Crohn's disease. Read on for some helpful diet and exercise tips. And find ways to cope--and help others--by joining a support group.

Most kidney donors live normal lives with one kidney. Once you recover from surgery, you will be able to return to your normal activities. Here's what you need to know about home care after surgery.