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  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    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

    Learn how you can become a living liver donor
  • Article - 1 Minute Read

    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, Urology

    Tagged with: incision, surgery, UPMC Men's Health Center, vasectomies, vasectomy, Vasectomy reversal

    Man talking with doctor
  • Article - 4 Minute Read

    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, Urology

    Tagged with: Men's Health, prostate, prostate cancer, surgery, UPMC Men's Health Center

    Recovering From 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

    Painfree after back surgery
  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    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

  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    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

    Are you a candidate for lung transplant?
  • Videos

    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

  • Article - 4 Minute Read

    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

    Dr. Ganesh answers questions about living donor liver transplant at UPMC
  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    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

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