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Become a Pediatric Living Donor to Save a Child’s Life

March 31, 2021

Learn more about becoming a pediatric living donor to save the life of a child on the transplant waiting list.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant

Tagged with: life-saving solution, liver transplant, surgery
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Vasectomy Reversal Procedure: What You Need to Know

February 3, 2020

Are you considering a vasectomy reversal procedure? Learn about what the surgery involves, potential risks, and the recovery process.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Men’s Health Center

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Men's Health

Tagged with: incision, surgery, UPMC Men's Health Center, vasectomies, vasectomy, Vasectomy reversal
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Restoring Sexual Function After Prostate Surgery

January 31, 2020

Erectile dysfunction is a common side effect of prostate surgery. Learn about possible risks, the recovery process, and treatment for ED at UPMC.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Men’s Health Center

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Men's Health

Tagged with: Men's Health, prostate, prostate cancer, surgery
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Spine Surgery: Maura’s Story

May 17, 2019

Learn more about Maura and her experience with spine surgery at UPMC Passavant.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Spine Health

Tagged with: surgery, UPMC
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Understanding Ventricular Assist Devices: What Is a VAD?

March 25, 2019

What is a VAD? Learn more about ventricular assist devices about how they can help your heart from the experts at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: heart attack, heart transplant, surgery, VADs
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Have Chronic Lung Disease? 5 Reasons to Be Evaluated for a Lung Transplant

January 15, 2019

Many people with chronic lung disease view lung transplants as a last resort. However, you may already be a candidate for a lung transplant. Learn why.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

Categorized as: Transplant

Tagged with: American Lung Association, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Cystic fibrosis, lung disease, lung transplant, pulmonary fibrosis, surgery
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Endoscopic Endonasal Approach: A Surgical Technique for Hard-to-Reach Tumors

March 30, 2018

Endoscopic Endonasal Approach (EEA) is a technique that allows doctors to remove even very large tumors and lesions through a patient’s nose.Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

Tagged with: brain, brain tumors, surgery
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Living Donor Liver Donation Q&A with Dr. Ganesh

November 30, 2017

Find out all there is to know about living donor liver donation from Dr. Ganesh at UPMC Transplant Services.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant

Tagged with: cirrhosis, liver disease, liver transplant, surgery
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What Is Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery?

July 7, 2017

Learn more about the types of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgeries and what you can expect during the procedures.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: bypass, coronary artery disease, heart attack, heart bypass surgery, surgery