Information on surgery as a treatment choice for varicose veins.

During surgery, your surgeon may remove all or part of the disk (diskectomy). To reach the cervical spine, they may make an incision in the front (anterior) or the back (posterior) of your neck. Learn more about these 2 approaches.

The spine has three natural curves. The cervical curve is located in the neck. It forms the top part of the spine. For this reason, it is also called the cervical spine. This sheet tells you more about the parts of the cervical spine and damaged disks. This is a common problem that can affect the cervical spine, but most people don't need surgery for this.

You have a problem disk in your lower back. This disk problem may be corrected with a diskectomy. This is the surgical removal of a part of a disk. There are 3 types of diskectomy. Each has risks and benefits. Your surgeon will advise the type that's best for your back and your health.

The symptoms in your back or leg may be due to pressure on a nerve. This pressure may be caused by a damaged disk or by abnormal bone growth. Either way, you may feel pain, burning, tingling, or numbness. If you have pressure on a nerve that connects to the sciatic nerve, pain may shoot down your leg.

Among the conditions where hysterectomy is used are endometriosis, fibroids, pelvic relaxation and cancer.

Fusing vertebrae in the cervical spine (the top 7 vertebrae of your spine) may help ease neck and arm pain. It may also help relieve progressive paralysis caused by compression of your nerve roots or spinal cord.

Your body has had a shock to its system. Because of this, you may not feel well for a few days. Your body is going through changes, and you can expect mood swings. When you are ready, start back to your normal routine.

Many reproductive organ surgeries are done using laparoscopy. Most often, the goal of surgery is to find and sometimes treat a problem. Here are some common reasons women may need this type of surgery.

Laparoscopy is a type of surgery. The doctor uses a long, thin tube with a camera to look inside your body.